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Communication & Media Studies in South Carolina

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Communication & Media Studies Schools in South Carolina

796 students earned Communications degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Communication & Media Studies is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 251 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in South Carolina

Communications majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 768
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a communications major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communications majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 24.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 63.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in South Carolina

There are 4,040 people in the state and 481,490 people in the nation working in communications jobs.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, communications grads earn an average of $46,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $68,440.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

College of Charleston

Charleston
160 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. In their early career, C of C grads earn an average salary of $40,114.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,196 a year.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

#4

Furman University

Greenville
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. An average student at Furman will pay a net price of $32,563. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Furman.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,542 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,227.

#6

Claflin University

Orangeburg
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,048 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 59% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,806.

#7

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Lander University

Greenwood
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,513 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. A typical student attending Lander University will pay a net price of $15,519.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,006 Total Students

A typical student attending USCB will pay a net price of $16,574. 95% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.00%.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,944 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $12,387. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,715 after earning their degree at this institution.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in SC

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Public Relations Specialists 10% $48,760
Communications Professors 9% $63,880
Editors 6% $39,400
Reporters and Correspondents 0% $35,220
Radio and Television Announcers -3% $31,160
Public Address System Announcers -14% $28,850

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communications.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Public Relations & Advertising 347
Journalism 110
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 97
Other Communication & Journalism 9

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