by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UCM ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #254 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 69% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UCM. This makes it the #168 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCM paid an average of $555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $278 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,608 | $2,608 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from UCM. About 93% of these graduates were women and the other 7% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UCM 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 UCM Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UCM make a median salary of $56,152 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from UCM. About 97% of these graduates were women and the other 3% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Central Missouri.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 170 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 19 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 17 |
| Allied Health Professions | 12 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 2 |