by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMaine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #297 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UMaine. This makes it the #242 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMaine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,231 a year. 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 UMaine paid an average of $1,158 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $400 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,696 | $12,696 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 |
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Of the 26 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from UMaine in 2021-2022, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMaine 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 Maine with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UMaine 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 UMaine Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UMaine make a median salary of $54,857 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 communication sciences majors earned their master's degree from UMaine. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMaine 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 Maine with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 113 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 7 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 6 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2 |
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