by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in communication & journalism at University of South Carolina-Columbia. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of South Carolina-Columbia highly for communication & journalism, placing at #120 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 120 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in South Carolina | 2 of 16 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 25 of 213 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 356 |
| Certificate | 44 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The communication & journalism area of study at University of South Carolina-Columbia covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 200 |
| Communication, General | 97 |
| Journalism | 91 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 58 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia handed out 36 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,322 | $38,100 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Find out more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. Approximately 56% 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 master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 8 doctoral degrees in communication & journalism.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of communication & journalism doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Roughly 62% 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 doctoral in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia conferred 2 graduate certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
University of South Carolina-Columbia has not been ranked for communication & journalism at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of communication & journalism graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism graduate certificate degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Approximately 50% 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 graduate certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 356 |
| Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 44 |