by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Abilene Christian ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Abilene Christian was ranked #200 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #13 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Abilene Christian University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 56 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Abilene Christian. This makes it the #22 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Abilene Christian was $1,730 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,100 | $42,100 |
| Fees | $140 | $140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,272 | $3,272 |
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All of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Abilene Christian in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Abilene Christian are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Abilene Christian University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Abilene Christian does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Abilene Christian Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Abilene Christian make a median salary of $62,077. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
Of the 54 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Abilene Christian, about 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Abilene Christian University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Abilene Christian University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 94 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 45 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 44 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 26 |
| Allied Health Professions | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.