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. In addition, we cover how SLU ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at SLU was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Louis University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from SLU. This makes it the #125 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at SLU paid an average of $1,830 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,260 | $52,260 |
| Fees | $984 | $984 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,070 | $1,070 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,570 | $14,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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All of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from SLU in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SLU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SLU 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 SLU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at SLU make a median salary of $55,235. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 37 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from SLU in 2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SLU 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 Louis University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| 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 Saint Louis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 298 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 193 |
| Medicine | 166 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 109 |
| Public Health | 81 |
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