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, and more. Also, learn how UARK ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UARK. This makes it the #156 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at UARK is $588 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $256 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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All of the 80 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from UARK in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UARK make a median salary of $58,346 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a master's degree in communication sciences from UARK. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 283 |
| Public Health | 127 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 21 |
| Allied Health Professions | 17 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.