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2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina

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Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

With 66,787 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, communication and media studies is the 10th most popular major in the United States. In 2019-2020, communication and media studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $34,115 and had an average of $25,414 in loans still to pay off.

Across South Carolina, there were 796 communication and media studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,806 and $26,691 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina” ranking looked at 25 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in communication and media studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular communication and media studies programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina

The colleges and universities below are the best for south carolina communications students.

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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 #1 for the Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 160 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full College of Charleston Communication & Media Studies Report

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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 #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina list. This fairly large school is located in Conway, South Carolina, and it awarded 153 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Coastal Carolina University

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Carolina - Columbia. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 105 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% 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 & Media Studies at UofSC

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Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Furman University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina list. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 69 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% 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 Furman University Communication & Media Studies Report

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University of South Carolina - Upstate
Spartanburg, South Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Carolina - Upstate. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina list. University of South Carolina - Upstate is a public institution located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 43 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at University of South Carolina - Upstate

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Claflin University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

Claflin University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina ranking. This small school is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and it awarded 32 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Claflin

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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, South Carolina

Winthrop University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina ranking. Winthrop University is a medium-sized public school situated in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It awarded 28 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Winthrop University

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Lander University
Greenwood, South Carolina

Lander University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina ranking. Lander University is located in Greenwood, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Full Lander University Communication & Media Studies Report

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University of South Carolina - Beaufort ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina list. This small school is located in Bluffton, South Carolina, and it awarded 24 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Full USCB Communication & Media Studies Report

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University of South Carolina - Aiken landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina ranking. University of South Carolina - Aiken is a public institution located in Aiken, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at UofSC Aiken

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, South Carolina

Bob Jones University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina list. This small school is located in Greenville, South Carolina, and it awarded 19 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

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%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Bob Jones University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

With a ranking of #12, Clemson University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina list. Clemson is located in Clemson, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 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 Communication & Media Studies Report

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South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

South Carolina State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #12. South Carolina State University is a public institution located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full South Carolina State University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Charleston Southern University
Charleston, South Carolina

With a ranking of #14, Charleston Southern University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina list. CSU is located in Charleston, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Charleston Southern University

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Francis Marion University
Florence, South Carolina

Francis Marion University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina ranking. Francis Marion University is located in Florence, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Full Francis Marion University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Newberry College
Newberry, South Carolina

Newberry College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina ranking. Newberry College is a small school located in Newberry, South Carolina that handed out 9 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Newberry College Communication & Media Studies Report

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Morris College
Sumter, South Carolina

Morris College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina list. This small school is located in Sumter, South Carolina, and it awarded 8 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Morris College

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Benedict College
Columbia, South Carolina

Benedict College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications 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 communications degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Benedict College

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Southern Wesleyan University
Central, South Carolina

Southern Wesleyan University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications 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 communications degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at SWU

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Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications 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 communications degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Columbia College

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Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina

With a ranking of #21, Columbia International University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina list. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at CIU

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Coker University
Hartsville, South Carolina

Coker University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications 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 full report on Communication & Media Studies at Coker University

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Limestone College
Gaffney, South Carolina

With a ranking of #23, Limestone College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina list. This small school is located in Gaffney, South Carolina, and it awarded 2 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Limestone College

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Voorhees College
Denmark, South Carolina

Voorhees College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina ranking. Voorhees College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Denmark, South Carolina. It awarded 2 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Voorhees College Communication & Media Studies Report

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North Greenville University
Tigerville, South Carolina

With a ranking of #25, North Greenville University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in South Carolina list. This small school is located in Tigerville, South Carolina, and it awarded 0 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at North Greenville

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