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, and more. We've also included details on how TCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at TCU was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Christian University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from TCU. This makes it the #230 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at TCU was $2,420 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,130 | $57,130 |
| Fees | $90 | $90 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,800 | $14,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,240 | $4,240 |
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Of the 35 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from TCU in 2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the TCU communication sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the TCU Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from TCU make a median salary of $62,405 a year. 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 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from TCU in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at TCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| 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 Texas Christian University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 288 |
| Movement & Mind-Body Therapies | 36 |
| Allied Health Professions | 6 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 4 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.