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, and more. In addition, we cover how MSU ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at MSU was ranked #269 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in North Dakota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minot State University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from MSU. This makes it the #156 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MSU paid an average of $299 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,168 | $7,168 |
| Fees | $1,465 | $1,465 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,058 | $8,058 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,902 | $3,902 |
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All of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from MSU in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minot State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at MSU make a median salary of $61,193. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
Of the 23 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from MSU in 2021-2022, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minot State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Minot State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 58 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 9 |
| Allied Health Professions | 5 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 3 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1 |