by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at College of Charleston. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates College of Charleston highly for communication & journalism, ranked #129 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 129 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in South Carolina | 3 of 16 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at College of Charleston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 191 |
| Master’s | 10 |
This communication & journalism area of study at College of Charleston covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 191 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, College of Charleston awarded 191 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
College of Charleston is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from College of Charleston report a median salary of $50,262 a year. This is above $49,595, the median for all majors at College of Charleston.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at College of Charleston, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $24,733, the typical median for all majors at College of Charleston.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $37,836 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at College of Charleston were White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at College of Charleston. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 10 |
