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. We've also included details on how UCO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UCO was ranked #267 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Oklahoma.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UCO. This makes it the #183 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCO was $606 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,284 | $18,171 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,886 | $8,886 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,160 | $8,160 |
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Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from UCO in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% 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 Oklahoma with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UCO communication sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCO Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UCO make a median salary of $53,131. 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 UCO. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% 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 Oklahoma with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| 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 Central Oklahoma.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 156 |
| Public Health | 75 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 16 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 12 |
| Allied Health Professions | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.