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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Southeastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Southeastern was ranked #260 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southeastern Louisiana University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 73% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Southeastern. This makes it the #183 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southeastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,032 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southeastern paid an average of $869 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $349 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,777 | $18,255 |
| Fees | $2,596 | $2,596 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,240 | $10,240 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Southeastern. About 98% of these graduates were women and the other 2% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Southeastern communication sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Southeastern Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Southeastern make a median salary of $50,527. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Southeastern in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Louisiana 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 | 20 |
| 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 Southeastern Louisiana University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 206 |
| Public Health | 51 |
| Other Health Professions | 16 |
| Allied Health Professions | 10 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 5 |
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