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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how ASU - Tempe ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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ASU - Tempe is in the top 10% of the country for communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 297 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #38 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,074 a year. This is higher than $24,702, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $43,617 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,302 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at ASU - Tempe is $275 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ASU - Tempe paid an average of $1,310 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $808 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
Learn more about ASU - Tempe tuition and fees.
Of the 76 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from ASU - Tempe in 2021-2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
ASU - Tempe 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 ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from ASU - Tempe make a median salary of $69,591 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
All of the 42 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from ASU - Tempe in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ASU - Tempe are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 499 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 370 |
| Public Health | 72 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 66 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 57 |
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