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. Also, learn how Temple ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Temple was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Temple University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Temple. This makes it the #194 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Temple go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,826 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Temple, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $49,294 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 Temple paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $833 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,023 | $36,280 |
| Fees | $968 | $968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,968 | $16,968 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,466 | $4,466 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Temple. Of these graduates, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Temple are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Temple 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 Temple Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Temple make a median salary of $68,223. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
Of the 36 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from Temple in 2021-2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Temple are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Temple University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 289 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 232 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 200 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 197 |
| Public Health | 195 |
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