by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UC ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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UC was ranked #39 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communication sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 100 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UC. This makes it the #7 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC is $23,758. This is less than $24,702, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at UC is $322 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UC paid an average of $1,107 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $468 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,228 | $26,562 |
| Fees | $1,678 | $1,678 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,048 | $13,048 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,424 | $5,424 |
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All of the 57 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from UC in 2022 were 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 Cincinnati - Main Campus with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UC 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 UC Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UC make a median salary of $49,965 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 105 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UC in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,182 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 191 |
| Medicine | 177 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 173 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 158 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.