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. We've also included details on how NAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 60 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from NAU. This makes it the #18 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NAU was $1,150 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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Of the 94 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from NAU in 2022, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from NAU make a median salary of $68,729 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.
The communication sciences program at NAU awarded 57 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 4% of these degrees went to men with the other 96% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 520 |
| Public Health | 153 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 144 |
| Allied Health Professions | 73 |
| Dental Support Services | 55 |
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