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. We've also included details on how UF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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UF is in the top 10% of the country for communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 297 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UF. This makes it the #139 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #30 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 UF is $26,539. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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Of the 66 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from UF in 2022, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UF make a median salary of $58,884. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
For the most recent academic year available, 3% of communication sciences master's degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| 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 Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 694 |
| Public Health | 422 |
| Nursing | 335 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 217 |
| Medicine | 137 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.