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 Central Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Central Michigan. This makes it the #57 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan is $23,752. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,235 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,302.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at Central Michigan is $162 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Central Michigan paid an average of $478 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 | $13,862 | $13,862 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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Of the 62 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Central Michigan, about 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Central Michigan make a median salary of $56,756 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 40 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Central Michigan, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 131 |
| Medicine | 104 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 80 |
| Allied Health Professions | 57 |
| Public Health | 52 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.