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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how OSU ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at OSU was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Oklahoma.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from OSU. This makes it the #139 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 OSU is $26,921. This is higher than $24,702, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OSU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $46,365 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,302 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at OSU is $525 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at OSU was $698 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $181 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,417 | $20,937 |
| Fees | $4,693 | $4,693 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,300 | $11,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from OSU. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the OSU 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 OSU Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from OSU make a median salary of $62,213 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.
Of the 33 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from OSU in 2021-2022, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 47 |
| Nursing | 17 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 16 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 5 |
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