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. We've also included details on how FIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #147 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from FIU. This makes it the #38 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FIU was $619 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $206 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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FIU 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 FIU Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from FIU make a median salary of $56,964 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a master's degree in communication sciences from FIU. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 451 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 291 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 159 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 138 |
| Medicine | 117 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.