Journalism at University of South Carolina-Columbia in Columbia, SC
Communication & Journalism Master's
CIP 09.0401
Total Graduates
36
Class of 2023
Male Graduates
22%
8 of 36
Female Graduates
78%
28 of 36
Annual Tuition
$12,288
In-state rate
Available Degrees for Journalism
Bachelor's 40 grads Master's 36 grads
Program Popularity
#8
of 52 colleges nationally
84.6%
Produces more graduates than 84.6% of colleges offering this program
933
Total national graduates (Master's)
Program Overview
Program Details
Program Name Journalism.
Degree Level Master's
CIP Code 09.0401
Program Family Communication & Journalism
Recent Outcomes
Total Completions 36 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 22% male, 78% female
Salary & Earnings
Typical earnings for occupations related to this program
Editors
Primary Occupation$75,260
Median Annual Salary
$36,200 $140,840
10th percentile 90th percentile
95,480 employed nationally +0.6% projected growth
Related Occupations
Writers and authors +3.6%
$72,270 News analysts, reporters, and journalists -3.9%
$60,280 Communications teachers, postsecondary +2.1%
$77,800 Proofreaders and copy markers -0.6%
$49,210 Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).
Institution
School Name University of South Carolina-Columbia
Location Columbia, SC
Cost Information
In-State Tuition $12,288
Out-of-State Tuition $34,543
Average Net Price $26,068
Program Information
CIP Code: 09.0401
CIP Family: 09
IPEDS ID:
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