Communication & Journalism at University of South Carolina Aiken
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of South Carolina Aiken. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Carolina Aiken is located in Aiken, SC.
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Online Class Availability at University of South Carolina Aiken
Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina Aiken. Of 4,022 students, 1,269 (32%) studied exclusively online and 1,440 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of South Carolina Aiken
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Carolina Aiken’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #10 of 16 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #62 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #174 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #338 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #868 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken
Those who finish University of South Carolina Aiken’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,827 |
| 2 years | $30,650 |
| 4 years | $38,731 |
| 5 years | $37,483 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken report median earnings of $38,731, compared with $49,686 for all University of South Carolina Aiken graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken stands at $28,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of South Carolina Aiken go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Communication & Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $113,521 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
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
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