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 UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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UMass Amherst was ranked #31 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communication sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #175 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,693 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from UMass Amherst. About 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
The communication sciences program at UMass Amherst awarded 25 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 4% of these degrees went to men with the other 96% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| 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 Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 402 |
| Nursing | 239 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 12 |
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