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2023 Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools

284 Colleges
$24,078 Avg Salary
$22,282 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 22,298 people earned a degree or certificate in communication sciences, making the major the #47 most popular in the United States.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 284 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication Sciences program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Utah State University the most popular school in the United States for communication sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. USU is a very large public school located in the city of Logan.

Women make up 95% of the communication sciences majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences majors at USU accumulate an average of around $21,975 in student debt.

Full Communication Sciences at Utah State University Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Central Florida helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communication sciences schools in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a very large student population.

About 97% of the students majoring in communication sciences at the school are women while 3% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences majors at UCF accumulate an average of around $22,634 in student debt.

Full Communication Sciences at University of Central Florida Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means California State University - Los Angeles is a great place for communication sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Cal State LA is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 179 students majoring in communication sciences at Cal State LA, 9% are male and 91% are female.

On average, communication sciences graduates from Cal State LA take out $17,517 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Out of the 284 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tampa.

Women make up 95% of the communication sciences majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at USF Tampa take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,194.

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Out of the 284 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Fullerton landed the # 5 spot on the list. Cal State Fullerton is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fullerton.

About 92% of the students majoring in communication sciences at the school are women while 8% are male.

On average, communication sciences graduates from Cal State Fullerton take out $16,658 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Communication Sciences at California State University - Fullerton Report

#6

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

San Diego State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of San Diego, SDSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 137 students majoring in communication sciences at SDSU, 6% are male and 94% are female.

Communication Sciences majors at SDSU take out an average of $16,188 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $202.

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California State University - Sacramento landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication sciences programs. Located in the large city of Sacramento, Sac State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 129 students majoring in communication sciences at Sac State, 7% are male and 93% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from Sac State carry an average student debt load of $18,321. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $186.

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With a ranking of #8, California State University - Fresno did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno State is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 125 students majoring in communication sciences at Fresno State, 10% are male and 90% are female.

On average, communication sciences graduates from Fresno State take out $16,600 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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California State University - Northridge landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication sciences programs. Located in the large city of Northridge, CSUN is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 124 students majoring in communication sciences at CSUN, 6% are male and 94% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from CSUN carry an average student debt load of $18,418.

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The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication sciences programs. Located in the city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 93% of the students majoring in communication sciences at the school are women while 7% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from UT Dallas carry an average student debt load of $20,383.

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#11

Lehman College

Bronx, NY

Lehman College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Lehman is a large public school located in the large city of Bronx.

Of the 121 students majoring in communication sciences at Lehman, 13% are male and 87% are female.

The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at Lehman take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $15,406.

Full Communication Sciences at Lehman College Report

#12

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Brooklyn College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 117 students majoring in communication sciences at Brooklyn College, 8% are male and 92% are female.

On average, communication sciences graduates from Brooklyn College take out $15,381 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Communication Sciences at Brooklyn College Report

Brigham Young University - Provo came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Provo.

Women make up 94% of the communication sciences majors at the school.

Communication Sciences majors at BYU take out an average of $13,757 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Ohio State University - Main Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Ohio State is a very large public school located in the large city of Columbus.

About 93% of the students majoring in communication sciences at the school are women while 7% are male.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $296.

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#14

University of Mississippi

University, MS

University of Mississippi ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 105 students majoring in communication sciences at Ole Miss, 1% are male and 99% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences majors at Ole Miss accumulate an average of around $22,959 in student debt.

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St John’s University - New York landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication sciences programs. Located in the city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from STJ carry an average student debt load of $23,305. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $427.

Full Communication Sciences at St John’s University - New York Report

#17

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication sciences programs. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

Women make up 96% of the communication sciences majors at the school.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $489.

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#18

Queens College

Queens, NY

Queens College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. QC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Queens.

About 94% of the students majoring in communication sciences at the school are women while 6% are male.

On average, communication sciences graduates from QC take out $13,692 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Appalachian State University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication sciences programs. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 91 students majoring in communication sciences at Appalachian State, 4% are male and 96% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences majors at Appalachian State accumulate an average of around $18,686 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $134.

Full Communication Sciences at Appalachian State University Report

The University of Texas at Austin ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.

Women make up 94% of the communication sciences majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debt load of $19,224. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $185, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Communication Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin Report

#21

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UA is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

About 95% of the students majoring in communication sciences at the school are women while 5% are male.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $526, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#22

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University - Main Campus ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Purdue is a very large public school located in the small city of West Lafayette.

Of the 86 students majoring in communication sciences at Purdue, 7% are male and 93% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from Purdue carry an average student debt load of $17,817. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $254.

Full Communication Sciences at Purdue University - Main Campus Report

University of Wisconsin - Madison ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UW - Madison is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.

Of the 86 students majoring in communication sciences at UW - Madison, 5% are male and 95% are female.

Communication Sciences majors at UW - Madison take out an average of $22,807 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Communication Sciences at University of Wisconsin - Madison Report

#24

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Baylor University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication sciences programs. Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Waco.

Of the 85 students majoring in communication sciences at Baylor, 2% are male and 98% are female.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $569, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Communication Sciences at Baylor University Report

Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Missouri State is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.

Women make up 98% of the communication sciences majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from Missouri State carry an average student debt load of $21,588.

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#28

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI
#28

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA
#32

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL
#33

University of Georgia

Athens, GA
#36

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR
#37

Auburn University

Auburn, AL
#39

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, NY

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
44 University of Florida Gainesville, FL
44 Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus Portales, NM
46 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
46 Illinois State University Normal, IL
48 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ
48 Miami University - Oxford Oxford, OH
48 Towson University Towson, MD
48 Temple University Philadelphia, PA
52 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, OH
52 California State University - Chico Chico, CA
54 The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center Memphis, TN
54 University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY
54 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Knoxville, TN
54 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Stillwater, OK

Communication Sciences by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Communication Sciences is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.

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Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Ghozt Tramp.

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