Communication & Media Studies at Winthrop University
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Winthrop University is located in Rock Hill, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Winthrop University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Winthrop University
Online coursework is an option at Winthrop University. Of 4,894 students, 831 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,728 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Winthrop University
These rankings give you a sense of how Winthrop University’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #6 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #7 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #96 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #594 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Winthrop University
Those who finish Winthrop University’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 | $25,947 |
| 2 years | $27,590 |
| 3 years | $34,319 |
| 4 years | $34,529 |
| 5 years | $38,558 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Winthrop University earn a median of $34,529, compared with $46,591 for all Winthrop University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Winthrop University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Winthrop University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Winthrop University are 77% women (17) and 23% men (5).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Winthrop University
Of the 22 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Winthrop University, 77% were women (17) and 23% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Winthrop University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 64% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Winthrop University, above 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 Winthrop University
This Communication & Media Studies program at Winthrop University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 22 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Winthrop University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
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