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. We've also included details on how Harding ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Harding was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Harding University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Harding. This makes it the #150 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Harding paid an average of $808 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,240 | $24,240 |
| Fees | $648 | $648 |
| Books and Supplies | $512 | $512 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,940 | $9,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,958 | $3,958 |
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All of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Harding in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Harding are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harding University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Harding 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 Harding Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Harding make a median salary of $56,038. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Harding in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harding University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Harding University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 60 |
| Allied Health Professions | 36 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 36 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 33 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 6 |