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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UA ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UA. This makes it the #139 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,044 a year. This is higher than $24,702, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at UA is $617 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 100 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UA. Of these graduates, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UA make a median salary of $60,237. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
The communication sciences program at UA awarded 31 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 3% of these degrees went to men with the other 97% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 592 |
| Public Health | 206 |
| Allied Health Professions | 21 |
| Other Health Professions | 20 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.