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, and more. We've also included details on how University of Akron Main Campus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #7 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Akron Main Campus handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from University of Akron Main Campus. This makes it the #47 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Akron Main Campus was $618 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $433 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,399 | $14,839 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,070 | $11,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,596 | $3,596 |
Learn more about University of Akron Main Campus tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 3% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Akron Main Campus 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 of Akron Main Campus Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at University of Akron Main Campus make a median salary of $51,305. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 49 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Akron Main Campus, about 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 270 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 78 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 35 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 29 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.