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 Emerson ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Emerson was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Communication Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emerson College handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 148 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Emerson. This makes it the #2 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Emerson was $1,682 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 | $53,824 | $53,824 |
| Fees | $992 | $992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,310 | $20,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,710 | $3,710 |
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The communication sciences program at Emerson awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Emerson 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 Emerson Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Emerson make a median salary of $61,401. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 249 students graduated with a master's degree in communication sciences from Emerson. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 151 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Emerson College.
More about our data sources and methodologies.