Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's degree · Columbia College · Columbia, SC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,280Median earnings 4 years after
$47,742Median earnings 5 years after
$21,880Median federal debt
3Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Columbia College earn a median of $40,157. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,359 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,575–$76,115). Median debt is $21,880, about 54% of first-year earnings.
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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Frequently asked questions
How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Columbia College make?
The median salary is $40,157 and $47,742 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,880.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.