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 PFW ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at PFW was ranked #286 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #7 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at PFW was $741 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,049 | $21,015 |
| Fees | $1,205 | $1,205 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,940 | $2,940 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,332 | $10,332 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,776 | $3,776 |
Learn more about PFW tuition and fees.
All of the 26 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from PFW in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at PFW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the PFW 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 PFW Online Learning page.
All of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from PFW in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| 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 Purdue University Fort Wayne.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 7 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.