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Communication Sciences at South Carolina State University

If you are interested in studying Communication Sciences, take a look at what South Carolina State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

South Carolina State University sits in Orangeburg, SC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 38 communication sciences degrees were granted at South Carolina State University.

Online Class Availability at South Carolina State University

Online coursework is an option at South Carolina State University. Among 3,242 students, 182 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,905 (59%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at South Carolina State University

Rankings can help you compare South Carolina State University’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	South Carolina	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#5 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#53 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#73 of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#214 of 302
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#314 of 315

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from South Carolina State University

Graduates of South Carolina State University’s Communication Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$43,798
2 years	$52,107
3 years	$53,072
4 years	$45,615
5 years	$55,759

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication Sciences graduates from South Carolina State University report median earnings of $45,615, compared with $43,536 for all South Carolina State University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication Sciences graduates from South Carolina State University stands at $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at South Carolina State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Communication Sciences graduates at South Carolina State University are 92% women (35) and 8% men (3).

Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at South Carolina State University

Of the 18 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at South Carolina State University, 94% were women (17) and 6% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at South Carolina State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	17

Minority students account for 94% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at South Carolina State University, higher than the national average of 33%.*

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at South Carolina State University

Of the 20 master’s communication sciences graduates at South Carolina State University, 90% were women (18) and 10% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at South Carolina State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Black / African American	9
Asian	1

Minority students account for 50% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at South Carolina State University, higher than the national average of 27%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at South Carolina State University

The Communication Sciences program at South Carolina State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Pathology & Audiology	38

Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Communication Sciences program at South Carolina State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Communication Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Audiologists	$54,746
Speech-Language Pathologists	$47,305
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,663

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.