U.S. median for this major: $54,283.
College Scorecard field of study; 36 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 94% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $30,015. College Scorecard.
South Carolina State University Communications: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Communications nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses South Carolina State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,846 | $78,671 | more than 20 years |
| $30–48k | $16,968 | $79,241 | more than 20 years |
| $48–75k | $20,449 | $95,497 | more than 20 years |
| $75–110k | $22,587 | $105,481 | more than 20 years |
| $110k+ | $24,523 | $114,522 | more than 20 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.7 years, the average time graduates took (14% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Communications graduates 4 years after graduating ($33,586) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $70 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Communications at South Carolina colleges
Every South Carolina college we cover that reports Communications graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Furman University | $64,014 | $22,631 | $30,308 | 79% |
| 2 | College of Charleston | $58,371 | $23,250 | $18,960 | 66% |
| 3 | University of South Carolina Aiken | $58,203 | $28,000 | $11,641 | 40% |
| 4 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $53,247 | $25,500 | $22,811 | 79% |
| 5 | Coastal Carolina University | $51,010 | $25,000 | $13,966 | 48% |
| 6 | Charleston Southern University | $50,824 | $27,000 | $21,666 | 47% |
| 7 | University of South Carolina Beaufort | $49,545 | $28,500 | $14,656 | 34% |
| 8 | Winthrop University | $48,303 | $27,000 | $15,343 | 57% |
| 9 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | $45,298 | $27,000 | $13,557 | 43% |
| 10 | Columbia College | $44,280 | $28,644 | $18,408 | 37% |
| 11 | Claflin University | $38,161 | $31,000 | $17,800 | 52% |
| 12 | Benedict College | $37,638 | — | $18,250 | 24% |
| 13 | South Carolina State University | $33,586 | $31,452 | $18,097 | 37% |
11 more South Carolina colleges offer Communications but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Communications graduates
Public relations specialist
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +1.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Fundraisers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Editors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at South Carolina State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About South Carolina State University
- Acceptance rate: 83% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 37% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $38,262
- Full cost breakdown · all 42 majors · overview
South Carolina State University Communications questions
How much do South Carolina State University Communications graduates earn?
Communications graduates of South Carolina State University earn a median $33,586 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Communications graduates across 639 colleges is $54,283.
How much debt do South Carolina State University Communications graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Communications graduates of South Carolina State University is $31,452, about 94% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is South Carolina State University a good school for Communications in South Carolina?
On pay, Communications graduates of South Carolina State University earn $33,586 four years out, $15,959 below the median for the same major across 13 South Carolina colleges ($49,545) and $20,697 below the U.S. median ($54,283). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does South Carolina State University rank for Communications in South Carolina?
Of 13 South Carolina colleges reporting Communications graduate earnings, South Carolina State University ranks 13th. The highest is Furman University at $64,014.
What jobs do Communications graduates get?
A common career is public relations specialist, with a median wage of $62,730 in South Carolina and $74,750 nationally. Others include fundraisers and editors.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “South Carolina State University Communications: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/south-carolina-state-university/majors/communications (College Scorecard and BLS data).