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. In addition, we cover how Winthrop ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Winthrop was ranked #476 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #7 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 446 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 476 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Winthrop University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Winthrop go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,198 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 Winthrop, communications students borrow a median amount of $33,763 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 Winthrop is $262 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Winthrop paid an average of $1,236 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $639 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,306 | $29,636 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,488 | $10,488 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,608 | $3,608 |
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The communications program at Winthrop awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winthrop University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Winthrop 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 Winthrop Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Winthrop University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 13 |
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