Communication and Media Studies at University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
University of South Carolina Aiken graduates in communication and media studies earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina Aiken 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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| 210 | St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY | $58,279 | $55,470 | #298 | $30,233 |
| 211 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $58,256 | $57,236 | #236 | $31,495 |
| 212 | Hanover College Hanover, IN | $58,227 | $62,467 | #109 | $31,621 |
| 213 | University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC | $58,203 | $64,538 | #77 | $34,654 |
| 214 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $58,196 | $59,168 | #183 | $34,028 |
| 215 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $58,163 | $55,359 | #301 | $23,270 |
| 216 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $58,137 | $52,901 | #373 | $34,172 |
Other Majors at University of South Carolina Aiken by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,231 | $72,714 | #798 of 966 |
| Industrial Engineering | — | $60,091 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | $59,965 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,908 | $44,816 | #837 of 1176 |
| Sociology | $49,530 | $29,438 | #301 of 462 |
| Biology | $45,363 | $32,314 | #782 of 841 |
| Psychology | $45,163 | $31,121 | #793 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,728 | $38,667 | #547 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,178 | $25,467 | #569 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | $38,980 | $27,546 | #516 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,931 | $19,963 | #396 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina Aiken communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,654 one year after graduating and $58,203 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina Aiken rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of South Carolina Aiken ranks #213 by median pay four years after graduation, and #77 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of South Carolina Aiken worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,802.
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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.