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. We've also included details on how SIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 207 |
| Best Communication Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 210 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 237 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from SIUC. This makes it the #194 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SIUC was $321 per credit hour 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 | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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All of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from SIUC in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from SIUC make a median salary of $49,096 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from SIUC in 2021-2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 193 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 116 |
| Medicine | 67 |
| Dental Support Services | 26 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.