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. We've also included details on how Mercy ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Mercy was ranked #163 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #20 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 131 |
| Best Communication Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 136 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 163 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercy College handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Mercy. This makes it the #70 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mercy paid an average of $892 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,236 | $21,236 |
| Fees | $870 | $870 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,692 | $1,692 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,940 | $3,940 |
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All of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Mercy in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercy College with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Mercy 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 Mercy Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Mercy make a median salary of $59,035 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 48 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from Mercy in 2021-2022, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercy College with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| 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 Mercy College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 362 |
| Other Health Professions | 94 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 61 |
| Allied Health Professions | 49 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.