Communication and Media Studies at Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Charleston Southern University graduates in communication and media studies earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Charleston Southern University Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 416 | University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY | $50,940 | $48,484 | #511 | $28,842 |
| 417 | University of St Thomas Houston, TX | $50,859 | $51,709 | #411 | — |
| 418 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $50,856 | $51,706 | #412 | $31,953 |
| 419 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $50,824 | $56,356 | #271 | $33,518 |
| 420 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $50,820 | $44,604 | #588 | $28,263 |
| 421 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $50,794 | $51,658 | #416 | $33,275 |
| 422 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $50,785 | $54,452 | #328 | $31,853 |
Other Majors at Charleston Southern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $97,290 | — | #188 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,175 | $66,310 | #880 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,117 | $64,920 | #399 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,600 | — | #740 of 796 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $57,482 | — | #172 of 187 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $57,253 | — | #155 of 275 |
| Marketing | $57,179 | — | #430 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,162 | $33,633 | #392 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,154 | $40,612 | #247 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,715 | $26,722 | #481 of 610 |
| Biology | $46,399 | $29,891 | #764 of 841 |
| Social Sciences | $44,416 | $23,797 | #72 of 87 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,743 | $40,478 | #545 of 680 |
| Psychology | $41,934 | $35,364 | #922 of 1027 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,925 | — | #254 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Charleston Southern University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,518 one year after graduating and $50,824 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Charleston Southern University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Charleston Southern University ranks #419 by median pay four years after graduation, and #271 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Charleston Southern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,375.
← All data for Charleston Southern University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.