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. Also, learn how UT Dallas ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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UT Dallas was ranked #33 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communication sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 123 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UT Dallas. This makes it the #3 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #8 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 UT Dallas is $26,577. This is higher than $24,702, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Dallas was $1,669 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $607 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $40,064 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,832 | $13,832 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,780 | $3,780 |
Learn more about UT Dallas tuition and fees.
Of the 95 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from UT Dallas in 2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UT Dallas 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 UT Dallas Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UT Dallas make a median salary of $61,302. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
For the most recent academic year available, 1% of communication sciences master's degrees went to men and 99% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 Dallas with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at The University of Texas at Dallas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 209 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 193 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.