Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's degree · Benedict College · Columbia, SC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,638Median earnings 4 years after
$24,396Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
21Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Benedict College earn a median of $20,237. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,359 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,575–$76,115).
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Furman University Greenville | $41,766 | $22,631 |
| College of Charleston Charleston | $36,903 | $21,500 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia | $35,586 | $22,500 |
| Winthrop University Rock Hill | $35,198 | $27,000 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken | $34,654 | $25,802 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg | $34,456 | $25,200 |
| Charleston Southern University Charleston | $33,518 | $24,375 |
| Coastal Carolina University Conway | $29,821 | $22,333 |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton | $28,017 | $24,750 |
| Lander University Greenwood | $25,271 | $25,750 |
| Claflin University Orangeburg | $23,156 | $30,000 |
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Other programs at Benedict College
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$30,295 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$28,419 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$27,620 - Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's degree
$26,891 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$23,838 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$22,805 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$21,607 - Parks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesBachelor's degree
$17,324 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$24,793 - Public HealthBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Benedict College make?
The median salary is $20,237 and $24,396 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.