2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in South Carolina
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Communication & Journalism School for You
Communication & Journalism is the #11 most popular major in South Carolina with 1,359 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in South Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in South Carolina to see which ones offered the best value programs for communication and journalism students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in South Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Colleges.
Top 10 Best Communication & Journalism Schools
Our 2023 rankings named College of Charleston the best value school in South Carolina for communication and journalism students. C of C is a large public school located in the city of Charleston.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at C of C are $12,978 per year. Communication & Journalism majors at C of C take out an average of $22,750 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $362, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, C of C also did well on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in South Carolina list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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The excellent programs at University of South Carolina - Columbia helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication and journalism schools in South Carolina. UofSC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UofSC are $12,688 per year. Communication & Journalism majors at UofSC take out an average of $25,938 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $420, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
UofSC also claimed a spot on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in South Carolina list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Carolina - Aiken. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the large suburb of Aiken, UofSC Aiken is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UofSC Aiken are $10,760 per year. Communication & Journalism majors at UofSC Aiken take out an average of $28,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Coastal Carolina University is a great value for communication and journalism students. Located in the small city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public college with a large student population.
Coastal Carolina University undergraduate students pay an average of $11,640 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at Coastal Carolina University take out is $25,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $508, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Carolina - Upstate. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the midsize suburb of Spartanburg, USC Upstate is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
USC Upstate undergraduate students pay an average of $11,583 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Communication & Journalism majors at USC Upstate take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $140, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Francis Marion University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the small suburb of Florence, Francis Marion University is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Francis Marion University are $11,160 a year.
Winthrop University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Winthrop are $15,846 per year. Communication & Journalism majors at Winthrop take out an average of $26,425 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $228.
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North Greenville University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in South Carolina list. North Greenville is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Tigerville.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at North Greenville are $22,470 a year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from North Greenville carry an average student debtload of $21,500.
With a ranking of #9, Columbia College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Columbia College South Carolina is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Columbia College South Carolina undergraduate students pay an average of $18,218 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at Columbia College South Carolina accumulate an average of around $25,053 in student debt.
Furman University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. Located in the suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Furman are $53,372 per year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at Furman take out is $20,000.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Furman is ranked #4 for overall quality for communication and journalism in South Carolina.
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Best Value Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,754 |
| West Virginia | 547 |
| Florida | 6,024 |
| Virginia | 2,555 |
| Arkansas | 946 |
| Mississippi | 878 |
| Tennessee | 1,671 |
| Louisiana | 1,031 |
| Alabama | 1,832 |
| Kentucky | 1,560 |
| Georgia | 3,112 |
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Majors Related to Communication & Journalism
Communication & Journalism Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
| Journalism | 13,552 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Majors Similar to Communication & Journalism
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Josh Hallett.
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