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Bachelor's Degree in Communication Sciences

Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication Sciences

11,325 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Median Salary
$32,302 Median Debt
There are 285 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in communication sciences. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 31% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.8% of communication sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,325 people earned their bachelor's degree in communication sciences. This makes it the 47th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in communication sciences at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 11,325
Master’s Degree 10,306
Doctor’s Degree 1,034
Graduate Certificate 221
Associate Degree 201
Basic Certificate 130
Undergraduate Certificate 71

Earnings of Communication Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in communication sciences is $24,702. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $22,345 and the high is $28,425.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in communication sciences is $32,302. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $38,911 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,526.

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The median monthly payment of a communication sciences graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $384.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in communication sciences. About 96.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 451
Women 10,874
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The racial-ethnic distribution of communication sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 474
Black or African American 498
Hispanic or Latino 2,178
White 7,456
International Students 94
Other Races/Ethnicities 625
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There are 285 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
322 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

Utah State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for communication sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 322 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from USU. About 95% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,702.

#2

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
239 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

University of Central Florida is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 239 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from UCF. Of these students, 96% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in communication sciences at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 24,702.

#3

California State University - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
179 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

California State University - Los Angeles is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Cal State LA. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in communication sciences at California State University - Los Angeles make a median salary of 24,702.

171 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from USF Tampa. Of these students, 94% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of South Florida - Main Campus communication sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,702.

156 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

The 5th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Fullerton. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Cal State Fullerton. About 95% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Fullerton communication sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,702.

#6

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
137 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

The 6th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Diego State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from SDSU. About 96% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. San Diego State University communication sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,702.

129 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

The 7th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Sacramento. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Sac State. About 93% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Sacramento communication sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,702.

125 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

The 8th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Fresno. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Fresno State. About 94% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in communication sciences at California State University - Fresno make a median salary of 24,702.

124 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

The 9th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Northridge. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from CSUN. Of these students, 94% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - Northridge communication sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,702.

#9

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
124 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

The 9th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Penn State University Park. About 98% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in communication sciences at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 24,702.

#11

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
123 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

The University of Texas at Dallas is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from UT Dallas. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Data shows that UT Dallas graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,702.

#12

Lehman College

Bronx, New York
121 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

Lehman College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Lehman. Of these students, 95% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in communication sciences at Lehman College make a median salary of 24,702.

#13

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York
117 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

Brooklyn College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Brooklyn College. Of these students, 96% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Brooklyn College communication sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,702.

106 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

Brigham Young University - Provo is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from BYU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Data shows that BYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,702.

105 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Ohio State. Of these students, 93% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in communication sciences at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 24,702.

#15

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
105 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

University of Mississippi is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Ole Miss. About 98% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Mississippi communication sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,702.

#17

St John's University - New York

Queens, New York
100 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

St John's University - New York is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from STJ. About 95% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in communication sciences at St John's University - New York make a median salary of 24,702.

#18

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
99 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

James Madison University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from JMU. Of these students, 99% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. James Madison University communication sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,702.

#19

Queens College

Queens, New York
94 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

Queens College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from QC. About 96% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that QC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,702.

#20

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
91 Yearly Graduations
$24,702 Average Salary
$32,302 Average Debt

The 20th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Appalachian State University. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Appalachian State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Data shows that Appalachian State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,702.

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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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