by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication sciences majors, UIUC came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UIUC. This makes it the #156 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #80 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 UIUC is $29,620. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at UIUC is $364 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $601 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from UIUC. About 98% of these graduates were women and the other 2% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UIUC make a median salary of $68,629 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from UIUC. About 93% of these graduates were women and the other 7% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 174 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 119 |
| Medicine | 23 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 8 |
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