by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Communication & Media Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Communication & Media Studies is a major offered under the communication and journalism program of study at Francis Marion University. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in communications, such as if the program is offered online, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at Francis Marion University was ranked #683 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #11 in South Carolina.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Francis Marion University paid an average of $1,038 per credit hour in 2019-2020. The average for in-state students was $519 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,384 | $20,768 |
| Fees | $776 | $776 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,138 | $1,138 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,230 | $8,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,716 | $3,716 |
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You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Francis Marion University in Communications walked away with an average of $28,774 in student debt. That is 18% higher than the national average of $24,445.
The median early career salary of communications students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Francis Marion University is $25,194 per year. That is 20% lower than the national average of $31,626.
Francis Marion University does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Francis Marion University Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in communications in 2019-2020, 77.8% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 64.0%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in communications at Francis Marion University in 2019-2020, 88.9% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 36%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Communication & Media Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 9 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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