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2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina

26 Ranked Colleges
1,359 Degrees Awarded
$26,300 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 120,571 people earned their degree in communication and journalism, making the major the 11th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, communication and journalism graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $34,266 and had an average of $24,758 in loans still to pay off.

Across South Carolina, there were 1,359 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,103 and $26,853 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina” ranking, we looked at 26 colleges that offer a degree in communication and journalism. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in communication and journalism.

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Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina

The colleges and universities below are the best for south carolina communication & journalism students.

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Out of the 26 schools in the Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 533 degrees to qualified ’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at UofSC

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College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend College of Charleston. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina. C of C is a fairly large school located in Charleston, South Carolina that handed out 163 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at College of Charleston

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Coastal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coastal Carolina University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina list. Conway, South Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication and journalism degrees to 158 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Coastal Carolina University

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Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Furman University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina. This small school is located in Greenville, South Carolina, and it awarded 69 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Furman Communication & Journalism Report

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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, South Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Winthrop University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina list. Rock Hill, South Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication and journalism degrees to 48 students in 2020-2021.

Full Winthrop University Communication & Journalism Report

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina ranking. Clemson is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 44 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Clemson University Communication & Journalism Report

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University of South Carolina - Upstate
Spartanburg, South Carolina

With a ranking of #7, University of South Carolina - Upstate did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina list. Spartanburg, South Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication and journalism degrees to 43 students in 2020-2021.

Full USC Upstate Communication & Journalism Report

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Anderson University South Carolina
Anderson, South Carolina

With a ranking of #8, Anderson University South Carolina did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina list. Anderson University South Carolina is a private not-for-profit institution located in Anderson, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 36 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Anderson University South Carolina

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Claflin University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

Claflin University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina list. Claflin is a small school located in Orangeburg, South Carolina that handed out 32 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Claflin

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, South Carolina

Bob Jones University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #10. Bob Jones University is a small school located in Greenville, South Carolina that handed out 28 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Bob Jones University

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University of South Carolina - Aiken landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina ranking. Aiken, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication and journalism degrees to 28 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at University of South Carolina - Aiken

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Lander University
Greenwood, South Carolina

Lander University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina ranking. Located in Greenwood, South Carolina, this small public school handed out 27 diplomas to qualified ’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Lander University

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North Greenville University
Tigerville, South Carolina

North Greenville University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina ranking. North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tigerville, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 27 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full North Greenville University Communication & Journalism Report

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University of South Carolina - Beaufort did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #14. USCB is a small school located in Bluffton, South Carolina that handed out 24 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at USCB

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South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

With a ranking of #15, South Carolina State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina list. South Carolina State University is a small school located in Orangeburg, South Carolina that handed out 18 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at South Carolina State University

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Charleston Southern University
Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston Southern University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina list. CSU is a small school located in Charleston, South Carolina that handed out 15 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Charleston Southern University

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Francis Marion University
Florence, South Carolina

Francis Marion University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina ranking. Florence, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication and journalism degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Francis Marion University

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Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #18. Columbia College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 9 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Columbia College South Carolina Communication & Journalism Report

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Newberry College
Newberry, South Carolina

With a ranking of #18, Newberry College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina list. Newberry, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communication and journalism degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Newberry College

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Morris College
Sumter, South Carolina

Morris College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #20. Sumter, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communication and journalism degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Morris College

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Benedict College
Columbia, South Carolina

Benedict College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina list. Benedict College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Benedict College Communication & Journalism Report

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Southern Wesleyan University
Central, South Carolina

Southern Wesleyan University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina list. SWU is located in Central, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at SWU

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Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia International University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina ranking. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communication and journalism degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Columbia International University

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Coker University
Hartsville, South Carolina

With a ranking of #24, Coker University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina list. Coker University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hartsville, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Coker University

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Limestone College
Gaffney, South Carolina

With a ranking of #25, Limestone College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina list. Located in Gaffney, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified ’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Limestone College

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Voorhees College
Denmark, South Carolina

Voorhees College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in South Carolina list. Voorhees College is a small school located in Denmark, South Carolina that handed out 2 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Voorhees College

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