Communication & Media Studies at College of Charleston
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at College of Charleston. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of Charleston is in Charleston, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 191 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at College of Charleston.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of Charleston
Many students take online classes at College of Charleston. Of 11,926 students, 826 (7%) studied exclusively online and 5,057 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at College of Charleston
These rankings give you a sense of how College of Charleston’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #7 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 162 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #98 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #112 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #450 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from College of Charleston
Students who complete College of Charleston’s Communication & Media Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,857 |
| 2 years | $36,460 |
| 3 years | $45,816 |
| 4 years | $50,262 |
| 5 years | $56,868 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from College of Charleston report median earnings of $50,262, compared with $49,595 for all College of Charleston graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from College of Charleston stands at $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at College of Charleston, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at College of Charleston are 78% women (149) and 22% men (42).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at College of Charleston
Of the 191 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at College of Charleston, 78% were women (149) and 22% were men (42).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Charleston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 157 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Charleston, below 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 College of Charleston
The Communication & Media Studies program at College of Charleston includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 191 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at College of Charleston go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.
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