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 IUP ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at IUP was ranked #208 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #10 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from IUP. This makes it the #183 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IUP was $463 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 | $7,716 | $11,200 |
| Fees | $3,664 | $5,097 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,802 | $12,802 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,080 | $2,080 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 4% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the IUP 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 IUP Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at IUP make a median salary of $47,470. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 24 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from IUP in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IUP 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 173 |
| Public Health | 47 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 31 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.