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, and more. We've also included details on how St. Cloud State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at St. Cloud State University was ranked #257 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Cloud State University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from St. Cloud State University. This makes it the #230 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at St. Cloud State University paid an average of $341 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 | $8,811 | $8,811 |
| Fees | $1,306 | $1,306 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,630 | $9,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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All of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from St. Cloud State University in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at St. Cloud State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
St. Cloud State University 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 St. Cloud State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at St. Cloud State University make a median salary of $54,826. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from St. Cloud State University in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at St. Cloud State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Saint Cloud State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 88 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 45 |
| Allied Health Professions | 20 |
| Medical Science | 18 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 16 |
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