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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CU - Boulder ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #115 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #212 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #67 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 CU - Boulder is $24,628. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $45,936 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,302 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CU - Boulder was $1,680 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from CU - Boulder. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at CU - Boulder make a median salary of $61,296. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
Of the 33 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CU - Boulder, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
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