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. We've also included details on how Buffalo State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Buffalo State was ranked #266 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #26 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Buffalo State handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Buffalo State. This makes it the #104 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Buffalo State paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $17,490 |
| Fees | $1,416 | $1,416 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,716 | $16,716 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
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All of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Buffalo State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buffalo State with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State Online Learning page.
All of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Buffalo State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buffalo State with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| 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 Buffalo State.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 32 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.