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. In addition, we cover how Illinois State ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Illinois State. This makes it the #55 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at Illinois State is $427 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Illinois State was $804 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
Learn more about Illinois State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 3% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Illinois State 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 Illinois State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Illinois State make a median salary of $54,477. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 33 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Illinois State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| 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 Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 302 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 106 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 23 |
| Allied Health Professions | 20 |
| Public Health | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.