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. In addition, we cover how UT Austin ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 297 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UT Austin. This makes it the #77 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,286 a year. This is less than $24,702, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $32,253 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,302.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at UT Austin is $356 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $546 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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Of the 99 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Austin, 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 Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Austin make a median salary of $61,400 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.
All of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UT Austin in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% 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 Texas at Austin with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 16 |
| 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 Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 314 |
| Nursing | 267 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 133 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 49 |
| Medicine | 47 |
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