Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at University of South Carolina - Columbia
Ranked 58th of 124 master's programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (master's) graduates.
Graduates of University of South Carolina - Columbia's master's program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $47,224 one year after graduating, rising to $81,295 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $72,014 for this field, ranking 58th of 124 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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