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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at NSC was ranked #196 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nevada State College handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from NSC. This makes it the #276 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at NSC is $47,833. This is higher than $24,702, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NSC was $411 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $202 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,693 | $19,774 |
| Fees | $675 | $675 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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The communication sciences program at NSC awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 3% of these degrees went to men with the other 97% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nevada State College with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
NSC 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 NSC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 communication sciences majors earned their master's degree from NSC. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NSC 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 Nevada State College with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Nevada State College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 396 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 3 |
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