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. In addition, we cover how Southern University and A & M College ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Southern University and A & M College was ranked #289 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 258 |
| Best Communication Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 261 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 289 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern University and A & M College handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 58% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Southern University and A & M College. This makes it the #242 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southern University and A & M College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,281 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Southern University and A & M College, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,260 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at Southern University and A & M College is $196 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southern University and A & M College paid an average of $193 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,973 | $4,973 |
| Fees | $4,869 | $12,219 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,366 | $9,366 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,470 | $5,470 |
Learn more about Southern University and A & M College tuition and fees.
Of the 10 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Southern University and A & M College, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Southern University and A & M College make a median salary of $49,717. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 communication sciences majors earned their master's degree from Southern University and A & M College. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 65% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 University and A & M College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 139 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 52 |