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 MUW ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at MUW was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi University for Women handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from MUW. This makes it the #237 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MUW was $337 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,992 | $7,992 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,387 | $8,387 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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All of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from MUW in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MUW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi University for Women with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MUW 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 MUW Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at MUW make a median salary of $56,930. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 21 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from MUW in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at MUW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi University for Women with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| 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 Mississippi University for Women.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 452 |
| Public Health | 53 |