by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how MSU Moorhead ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Moorhead was ranked #216 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minnesota State University - Moorhead handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from MSU Moorhead. This makes it the #175 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at MSU Moorhead paid an average of $295 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,838 | $8,838 |
| Fees | $1,498 | $1,498 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,770 | $3,770 |
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Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from MSU Moorhead in 2021-2022, 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MSU Moorhead are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minnesota State University - Moorhead with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from MSU Moorhead make a median salary of $61,485 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a master's degree in communication sciences from MSU Moorhead. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at MSU Moorhead 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 Minnesota State University - Moorhead with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| 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 Minnesota State University - Moorhead.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 99 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 48 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.