Communication & Media Studies at Charleston Southern University
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Charleston Southern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Charleston Southern University is located in Charleston, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Charleston Southern University.
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Online Class Availability at Charleston Southern University
Many students take online classes at Charleston Southern University. Among 3,832 students, 689 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,587 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Charleston Southern University
Use these rankings to compare Charleston Southern University’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #12 of 15 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #12 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #132 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #146 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #583 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #752 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Charleston Southern University
Students who complete Charleston Southern University’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,505 |
| 2 years | $28,598 |
| 3 years | $28,951 |
| 4 years | $35,818 |
| 5 years | $41,645 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Charleston Southern University report median earnings of $35,818, compared with $51,292 for all Charleston Southern University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Charleston Southern University is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Charleston Southern University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Charleston Southern University are 73% women (8) and 27% men (3).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Charleston Southern University
Of the 11 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Charleston Southern University, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Charleston Southern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Charleston Southern University, lower than the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at Charleston Southern University
The Communication & Media Studies program at Charleston Southern University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 10 |
| Other Communication & Media | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Charleston Southern University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.