by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UTHSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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UTHSC is in the top 10% of the country for communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 297 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 72 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UTHSC. This makes it the #13 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at UTHSC is $19,480. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UTHSC was $904 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $395 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,489 | $21,687 |
| Fees | $1,513 | $1,738 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 74 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from UTHSC. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 49 |
Online degrees for the UTHSC 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 UTHSC Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UTHSC make a median salary of $52,331 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
The communication sciences program at UTHSC awarded 66 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 2% of these degrees went to men with the other 98% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UTHSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 348 |
| Nursing | 194 |
| Medicine | 171 |
| Dentistry | 104 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 101 |