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. We've also included details on how Baylor ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Baylor was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Baylor University handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 116 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Baylor. This makes it the #5 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Baylor is $38,174. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at Baylor is $1,059 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Baylor paid an average of $2,285 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,844 | $54,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,235 | $14,235 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,752 | $3,752 |
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Of the 79 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Baylor, about 1% were men and 99% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Baylor 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 Baylor Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Baylor make a median salary of $64,046 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.
Of the 262 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Baylor in 2022, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 165 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Baylor University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 395 |
| Public Health | 156 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 155 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 149 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.