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. In addition, we cover how Texas State ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #181 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Texas State. This makes it the #77 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $32,890 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,302 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas State was $727 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
Learn more about Texas State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 7% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Texas 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Texas State make a median salary of $62,600. 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 33 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Texas State, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Texas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 129 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 120 |
| Nursing | 114 |
| Allied Health Professions | 101 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 57 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.