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Communication & Media Studies at Francis Marion University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what Francis Marion University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Francis Marion University is located in Florence, SC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 9 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Francis Marion University.

Online & Distance Learning at Francis Marion University

Distance learning is available at Francis Marion University. Of 4,112 students, 808 (20%) studied exclusively online and 1,232 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Francis Marion University

Rankings can help you compare Francis Marion University’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Francis Marion University

Students who complete Francis Marion 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	$28,911
2 years	$25,194

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Francis Marion University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Francis Marion University are 44% women (4) and 56% men (5).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Francis Marion University

Among the 9 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Francis Marion University, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Francis Marion University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 22% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Francis Marion University, 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 Francis Marion University

The Communication & Media Studies program at Francis Marion University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Communication & Media Studies	9

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Francis Marion University go on to a range of careers. Below 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.