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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SUNY Plattsburgh ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Plattsburgh was ranked #253 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #24 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 226 |
| Best Communication Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 230 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 253 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Plattsburgh handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from SUNY Plattsburgh. This makes it the #212 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 SUNY Plattsburgh is $24,536. This is less than $24,702, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY Plattsburgh 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 | $1,811 | $1,811 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,570 | $16,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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All of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Plattsburgh are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SUNY Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from SUNY Plattsburgh make a median salary of $55,491 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Plattsburgh are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at SUNY Plattsburgh.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 104 |
| Allied Health Professions | 45 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 12 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 11 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.