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. We've also included details on how University at Buffalo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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University at Buffalo was ranked #38 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 #5 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #70 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #63 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 University at Buffalo is $24,952. This is higher than $24,702, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,565 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University at Buffalo was $1,119 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
Learn more about University at Buffalo tuition and fees.
The communication sciences program at University at Buffalo awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 3% of these degrees went to men with the other 97% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University at Buffalo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at University at Buffalo make a median salary of $50,174. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a master's degree in communication sciences from University at Buffalo. About 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 304 |
| Nursing | 268 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 177 |
| Medicine | 170 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 126 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.