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Communication & Journalism at College of Charleston

Communication & Journalism at College of Charleston

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, take a look at what College of Charleston. Get started with the following essential facts.

College of Charleston sits in Charleston, SC.

Studying Online at College of Charleston

Online coursework is an option at College of Charleston. Among 11,926 students, 826 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,057 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at College of Charleston

Use these rankings to compare College of Charleston’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Carolina #2 of 16
Best Value South Carolina #7 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #24 of 207
Best Value Southeast (Region) #123 of 207
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #134 of 940
Best Value Nationwide #532 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from College of Charleston

Graduates of College of Charleston’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at College of Charleston
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,857
2 years $36,460
3 years $45,816
4 years $50,262
5 years $56,868

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from College of Charleston report median earnings of $50,262, compared with $49,595 for all College of Charleston graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at College of Charleston

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from College of Charleston is $23,250.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at College of Charleston pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Communication & Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Fundraisers $118,069
Compliance Managers $117,178
Advertising and Promotions Managers $113,521
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $108,419
Public Relations Specialists $103,749
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $96,762

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