by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of South Carolina-Columbia as a strong choice for communication & media studies, placing at #162 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 162 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in South Carolina | 4 of 15 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 of 162 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 89 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia handed out 89 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is in the top 10% of the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of South Carolina-Columbia, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $25,500 in student loans. This is higher than $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 30% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia conferred 89 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
Graduate study is also available at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 8 |