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 SXU ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at SXU was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Xavier University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from SXU. This makes it the #55 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SXU was $680 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,680 | $35,680 |
| Fees | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,480 | $12,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,328 | $2,328 |
Learn more about SXU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from SXU. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Xavier University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SXU 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 SXU Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from SXU make a median salary of $64,446 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.
All of the 28 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from SXU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Xavier University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Saint Xavier University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 174 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 10 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.