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, and more. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #217 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from FAU. This makes it the #203 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FAU was $722 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
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FAU 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 FAU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at FAU make a median salary of $59,558. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from FAU in 2022, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 554 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 260 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 259 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 162 |
| Medicine | 64 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.