Cheapest Radio Colleges in South Carolina

The state's automotive boom with BMW and Volvo creates strong demand for corporate communication specialists, making South Carolina's radio and TV programs particularly relevant for industrial storytelling roles. Eight programs span from University of South Carolina Aiken's $11,611 net cost to Anderson University's $28,183, with public options offering significant savings through the LIFE Scholarship's $5,000 annual award. Bob Jones University graduates 69.6% of students despite its private status, while USC Columbia provides the clearest earnings data at $37,748 annually.

Programs

$11,611 – $28,183

Net Price Range

$37,748

Avg. Program Earnings

59.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, South Carolina	$11,611	$10,760	40.1%	75.6%
2	Bob Jones University Greenville, South Carolina	$17,529	$23,400	69.6%
3	Newberry College Newberry, South Carolina	$20,351	$30,050	44.4%	75.3%
4	North Greenville University Tigerville, South Carolina	$20,612	$24,650	54.9%	76.1%
5	Columbia International University Columbia, South Carolina	$21,660	$27,900	65.5%	48.2%
6	Columbia College Columbia, South Carolina	$23,650	$21,450	53.5%	98.1%
7	University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, South Carolina	$24,532	$12,688	77.7%	64.1%
8	Anderson University Anderson, South Carolina	$28,183	$33,580	71.0%	45.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Public institutions like USC Aiken cost $11,611 annually compared to Anderson University's $28,183, reflecting the typical public-private divide. The LIFE Scholarship further reduces costs for qualifying South Carolina residents by up to $5,000 per year.

How do graduation rates vary across different price points?

Higher-priced programs generally show better completion rates, with Anderson University achieving 71% graduation despite its $28,183 cost. However, Bob Jones University bucks this trend at 69.6% graduation with a more moderate $17,529 net price.

Does USC Columbia justify its higher cost among public options?

USC Columbia costs $24,532 compared to USC Aiken's $11,611, but delivers a 77.7% graduation rate and documented earnings of $37,748. The Columbia campus also provides better access to state government and media internships.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.