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. Also, learn how EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #270 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from EIU. This makes it the #111 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EIU was $400 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 7% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
EIU 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 EIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at EIU make a median salary of $59,451. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
For the most recent academic year available, 3% of communication sciences master's degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois 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 | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 46 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 24 |
| Public Health | 15 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 7 |
| Allied Health Professions | 6 |
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