Communication and Media Studies at South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
South Carolina State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 40% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 92% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Carolina State 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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| 652 | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | $34,958 | $37,305 | #650 | — |
| 653 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $34,786 | $37,330 | #649 | $24,899 |
| 654 | Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | $33,916 | $34,493 | #656 | $29,696 |
| 655 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC | $33,586 | $37,242 | #651 | — |
| 656 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $32,748 | $31,169 | #658 | $30,993 |
| 657 | Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN | $32,530 | $35,536 | #655 | — |
| 658 | Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL | $30,852 | $32,838 | #657 | — |
Other Majors at South Carolina State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $66,821 | $30,082 | #400 of 459 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $63,129 | — | #59 of 61 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,108 | $25,518 | #1119 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,061 | $32,576 | #608 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $41,075 | $30,676 | #332 of 345 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $40,050 | $29,618 | #41 of 49 |
| Biology | $37,940 | $25,938 | #829 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Carolina State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $33,586 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Carolina State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, South Carolina State University ranks #655 by median pay four years after graduation, and #651 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at South Carolina State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 40% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.