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. In addition, we cover how Cal U ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Cal U was ranked #255 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #13 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California University of Pennsylvania handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Cal U. This makes it the #111 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Cal U make a median salary of $41,266. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal U, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,450 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at California University of Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cal U. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 32 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Cal U in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Cal U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 233 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 88 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 21 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 18 |
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