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 SFASU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SFASU was ranked #187 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stephen F Austin State University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from SFASU. This makes it the #168 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 SFASU is $34,509. 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 SFASU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,970 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 SFASU is $311 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SFASU was $774 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $354 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,842 | $17,922 |
| Fees | $2,758 | $2,758 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,202 | $1,202 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,860 | $3,860 |
Learn more about SFASU tuition and fees.
Of the 74 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from SFASU in 2021-2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephen F Austin State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SFASU 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 SFASU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at SFASU make a median salary of $64,589. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
All of the 38 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from SFASU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SFASU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephen F Austin State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 27 |
| 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 Stephen F Austin State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 140 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 63 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 30 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 11 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.