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. In addition, we cover how Murray State ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #245 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Murray State. This makes it the #31 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $405 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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Of the 33 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Murray State, about 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Murray 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Murray State make a median salary of $47,646. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from Murray State. About 97% of these graduates were women and the other 3% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| 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 Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 119 |
| Public Health | 25 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 21 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 18 |