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 SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from SIUE. This makes it the #212 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUE, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,622 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,302.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SIUE was $308 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 | $8,846 | $8,846 |
| Fees | $3,179 | $3,179 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $980 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,562 | $10,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from SIUE. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SIUE 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 SIUE Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from SIUE make a median salary of $53,653 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from SIUE in 2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 584 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 84 |
| Dentistry | 55 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 32 |
| Public Health | 30 |
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