2024 Best Communication & Journalism Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina

Communication & Journalism is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #15 out of the 37 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Communication & Journalism Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 50 master's degrees in communication & journalism to qualified students.

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Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to communication & journalism students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of communication & journalism students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How much debt communication & journalism students go into to obtain their master's degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized communication & journalism related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for communication & journalism students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The communication & journalism school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Communication & Journalism Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina.

 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Communication & Journalism in South Carolina

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for communication & journalism students seeking a a master's degree.

Top South Carolina Schools for a Master's in Communication & Journalism

1

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Annual Graduates

University of South Carolina - Columbia is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in communication & journalism. UofSC is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from University of South Carolina - Columbia

2

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

Coastal Carolina University is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in communication & journalism. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Coastal Carolina University

Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Mississippi	34	47
Florida	34	586
Virginia	33	337
Georgia	32	247
Tennessee	32	96
North Carolina	31	208
Kentucky	31	90
West Virginia	30	145
Alabama	30	203
Louisiana	30	51
Arkansas	30	108

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Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies	21
Journalism	21
Public Relations & Advertising	8

Majors Similar to Communication & Journalism

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Theology & Religious Vocations	168
English Language & Literature	69
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences	53
Social Sciences	52
History	35
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities	13
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	10
Philosophy & Religious Studies	6

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Josh Hallett. More about our data sources and methodologies.