by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Elmhurst ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Elmhurst was ranked #160 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Elmhurst University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Elmhurst. This makes it the #168 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Elmhurst was $1,172 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 | $41,258 | $41,258 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,858 | $11,858 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,710 | $4,710 |
Learn more about Elmhurst tuition and fees.
All of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Elmhurst in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Elmhurst make a median salary of $57,711. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from Elmhurst. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Elmhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Elmhurst University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 104 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.