by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Adelphi ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication sciences majors, Adelphi came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Adelphi University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 76 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Adelphi. This makes it the #11 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #75 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Adelphi paid an average of $1,375 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,450 | $45,450 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,028 | $20,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,496 | $3,496 |
Learn more about Adelphi tuition and fees.
All of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Adelphi in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Adelphi are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Adelphi University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Adelphi communication sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Adelphi Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Adelphi make a median salary of $52,519. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 70 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Adelphi, about 4% were men and 96% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Adelphi University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Adelphi University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 483 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 26 |
| Public Health | 17 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 14 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 12 |