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 UCA ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #211 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UCA. This makes it the #88 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCA paid an average of $476 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $238 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Fees | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,662 | $8,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,447 | $5,447 |
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The communication sciences program at UCA awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 2% of these degrees went to men with the other 98% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UCA 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 UCA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UCA make a median salary of $54,076. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 41 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UCA, about 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Central Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 127 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 106 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 85 |
| Allied Health Professions | 32 |
| Other Health Professions | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.