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. In addition, we cover how ULM ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at ULM was ranked #204 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisiana at Monroe handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from ULM. This makes it the #175 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ULM paid an average of $505 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $276 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,788 | $17,888 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,182 | $10,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,976 | $5,976 |
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Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from ULM in 2021-2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ULM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
ULM 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 ULM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at ULM make a median salary of $53,725. 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 ULM in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ULM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| 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 Louisiana at Monroe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 158 |
| Nursing | 151 |
| Other Health Professions | 35 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 30 |
| Allied Health Professions | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.