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 UGA ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UGA. This makes it the #183 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #93 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $30,178 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,302.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 85 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from UGA. About 1% were men and 99% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UGA make a median salary of $56,580 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 26 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UGA in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| 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 Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 231 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 200 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 64 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 14 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.