by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how IU Bloomington ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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IU Bloomington is in the top 10% of the country for communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 297 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #139 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IU Bloomington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,496 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at IU Bloomington is $354 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from IU Bloomington. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at IU Bloomington make a median salary of $56,195. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 41 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from IU Bloomington in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 27 |
| 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 Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 267 |
| Optometry | 70 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 16 |
| Allied Health Professions | 10 |
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