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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SCSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SCSU was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from SCSU. This makes it the #77 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at SCSU is $24,025. This is less than $24,702, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SCSU paid an average of $278 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 | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $6,164 | $6,164 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,116 | $4,116 |
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The communication sciences program at SCSU awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 8% of these degrees went to men with the other 92% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SCSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SCSU 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 SCSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at SCSU make a median salary of $68,032. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from SCSU. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 115 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 88 |
| Public Health | 63 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 42 |
| Allied Health Professions | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.