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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in South Carolina

26 accredited institutions in South Carolina offering communication & journalism programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

26
Colleges
3,126
Graduates/yr
11
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Communication & Journalism Programs in South Carolina

1
PublicBachelor's
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
1,248
Graduates/yr
61%
Acceptance
$12,288
In-State Tuition
78%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
College of Charleston
Charleston
450
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$12,518
In-State Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Coastal Carolina University
Conway
264
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$11,460
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken
117
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$10,398
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg
105
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$11,208
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Furman University
Greenville
102
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$57,902
Tuition
81%
Grad Rate
$19,343
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Anderson University
Anderson
81
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$32,710
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$19,034
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicBachelor's
Winthrop University
Rock Hill
78
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$15,306
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicBachelor's
Clemson University
Clemson
78
Graduates/yr
38%
Acceptance
$14,038
In-State Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
Lander University
Greenwood
72
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$10,700
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
North Greenville University
Tigerville
69
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$24,500
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$13,127
Net Price <$30K
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Benedict College
Columbia
63
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$15,400
Tuition
21%
Grad Rate
$18,145
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Claflin University
Orangeburg
63
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$16,476
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$19,552
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bob Jones University
Greenville
60
Graduates/yr
$19,756
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$12,656
Net Price <$30K
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15
PublicBachelor's
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton
51
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$10,344
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Charleston Southern University
Charleston
45
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$30,380
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$14,109
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Columbia International University
Columbia
42
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$26,700
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$18,252
Net Price <$30K
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18
PublicBachelor's
Francis Marion University
Florence
30
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$10,394
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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19
PublicBachelor's
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg
24
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$9,528
In-State Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Newberry College
Newberry
21
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$27,000
Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
$15,476
Net Price <$30K
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southern Wesleyan University
Central
18
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$26,520
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$14,438
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Morris College
Sumter
12
Graduates/yr
$14,624
Tuition
20%
Grad Rate
$17,735
Net Price <$30K
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Coker University
Hartsville
12
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$30,864
Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
$7,901
Net Price <$30K
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Columbia College
Columbia
9
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$15,980
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$17,549
Net Price <$30K
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Limestone University
Gaffney
6
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$26,400
Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
$19,220
Net Price <$30K
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Voorhees University
Denmark
6
Graduates/yr
$11,630
Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
$13,779
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Communication & Journalism in South Carolina

South Carolina has 26 accredited colleges offering communication & journalism programs, producing 3,126 graduates annually. Of these, 11 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for South Carolina residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.