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. We've also included details on how KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from KU. This makes it the #51 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #18 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 KU is $30,227. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at KU was $944 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from KU. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at KU make a median salary of $56,000. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 communication sciences majors earned their master's degree from KU. Of these graduates, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 292 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 276 |
| Medicine | 202 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 123 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.