# University of South Carolina-Columbia: Broadcasting / Digital Media (bachelor's)

Columbia, SC. IPEDS 218663, CIP 09.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia/majors/broadcasting-digital-media

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,941
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,214 (U.S. median for this major: $49,542 across 156 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $24,289)
- Rank in SC: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,672

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,214 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,634 | $52,178 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $14,953 | $61,756 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $19,859 | $82,018 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $24,478 | $101,094 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $28,125 | $116,156 | 4.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Broadcasting / Digital Media at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $62,214 | $21,500 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Anderson University | $44,648 | not reported | $23,544 | 66% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $50,430 Columbia, SC, $56,030 SC, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $80,930 Columbia, SC, $80,930 SC, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (SOC 27-3023): median wage $49,450 Columbia, SC, $47,940 SC, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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