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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Kent State ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 52% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Kent State. This makes it the #111 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Kent State is $27,742. This is higher than $24,702, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kent State, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $29,530 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,302.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Kent State was $955 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
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All of the 73 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Kent State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Kent State 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 Kent State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Kent State make a median salary of $50,074. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from Kent State. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| 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 Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 715 |
| Public Health | 247 |
| Medicine | 91 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 63 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 48 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.