Radio, TV & Digital Communication at University of South Carolina-Columbia
If you plan to study Radio, TV & Digital Communication, consider the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Carolina-Columbia sits in Columbia, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 58 radio, tv & digital communication degrees were awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Many students take online classes at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Of 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) studied exclusively online and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Radio, TV & Digital Communication Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Radio, TV & Digital Communication program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 266 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #188 of 263 |
Earnings for Radio, TV & Digital Communication Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia
Students who complete University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Radio, TV & Digital Communication program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,916 |
| 2 years | $37,748 |
| 3 years | $43,138 |
| 4 years | $44,406 |
| 5 years | $59,326 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia report median earnings of $44,406, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at $21,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are 74% women (43) and 26% men (15).
Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Among the 58 bachelor’s radio, tv & digital communication degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 74% were women (43) and 26% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Radio, TV & Digital Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 51 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Radio, TV & Digital Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Radio, TV & Digital Communication Concentrations at University of South Carolina-Columbia
The Radio, TV & Digital Communication program at University of South Carolina-Columbia includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Media Arts | 58 |
Best-Paid Careers for Radio, TV & Digital Communication Graduates
Graduates of the Radio, TV & Digital Communication program at University of South Carolina-Columbia work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
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.