by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UofSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 148 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 148 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,586 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, communications students borrow a median amount of $55,971 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at UofSC is $566 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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Of the 105 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from UofSC in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UofSC does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofSC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 204 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 86 |
| Journalism | 85 |
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