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 A-State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at A-State was ranked #232 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas State University - Main Campus handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from A-State. This makes it the #125 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at A-State paid an average of $552 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $299 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,176 | $13,248 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,100 | $11,100 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,122 | $6,122 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 6% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at A-State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the A-State 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 A-State Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from A-State make a median salary of $59,822 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 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from A-State in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at A-State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 347 |
| Allied Health Professions | 63 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 55 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 45 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.