by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Duquesne ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Duquesne was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duquesne University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Duquesne. This makes it the #77 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Duquesne was $1,562 per credit hour 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 | $47,146 | $47,146 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 | $1,440 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,620 | $15,620 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,958 | $3,958 |
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All of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Duquesne in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Duquesne 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 Duquesne Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Duquesne make a median salary of $59,307. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from Duquesne. About 94% of these graduates were women and the other 6% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Duquesne are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Duquesne University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 400 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 176 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 155 |
| Allied Health Professions | 107 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.