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. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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Purdue is in the top 10% of the country for communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 297 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Purdue. This makes it the #139 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $24,949. This is higher than $24,702, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at Purdue is $281 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Of the 78 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from Purdue in 2021-2022, 1% were men and 99% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Purdue make a median salary of $60,900 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a master's degree in communication sciences from Purdue. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue 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 | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 226 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 223 |
| Public Health | 151 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 37 |
| Other Health Professions | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.