Communication and Media Studies at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 89 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Columbia 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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| 351 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $53,456 | $51,062 | #437 | $38,197 |
| 352 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $53,278 | $56,654 | #252 | $37,954 |
| 353 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $53,267 | $54,157 | #338 | $34,314 |
| 354 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $53,247 | $59,043 | #188 | $35,586 |
| 355 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $53,172 | $46,824 | #553 | $30,379 |
| 356 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $53,082 | $60,105 | #155 | $38,637 |
| 357 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $53,033 | $56,360 | #270 | $35,920 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Columbia communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,586 one year after graduating and $53,247 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks #354 by median pay four years after graduation, and #188 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of South Carolina-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.