by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Rockhurst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Rockhurst was ranked #149 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best Communication Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 149 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rockhurst University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 69% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Rockhurst. This makes it the #88 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rockhurst paid an average of $698 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,900 | $41,900 |
| Fees | $1,520 | $1,520 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,540 | $11,540 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,870 | $5,870 |
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All of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Rockhurst in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rockhurst 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Rockhurst 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 Rockhurst Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Rockhurst make a median salary of $54,880 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of communication sciences master's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rockhurst University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| 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 Rockhurst University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 318 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 100 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 92 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 2 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.