by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Samford ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Samford was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Samford University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Samford. This makes it the #250 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Samford paid an average of $1,243 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 | $37,144 | $37,144 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,160 | $12,160 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,952 | $5,952 |
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All of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Samford in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Samford are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Samford 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 Samford Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Samford make a median salary of $47,835. 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 Samford in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford 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 | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Samford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 274 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 214 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 38 |
| Allied Health Professions | 36 |
| Public Health | 35 |
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