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. Also, learn how SUNY New Paltz ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #212 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #23 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from SUNY New Paltz. This makes it the #156 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,475 a year. This is higher than $24,702, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $35,286 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,302 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY New Paltz paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,896 | $15,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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Of the 65 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from SUNY New Paltz in 2021-2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY New Paltz are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SUNY New Paltz 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 SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at SUNY New Paltz make a median salary of $57,887. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
The communication sciences program at SUNY New Paltz awarded 31 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 3% of these degrees went to men with the other 97% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SUNY New Paltz are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at SUNY New Paltz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 14 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.