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 UMN Twin Cities ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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UMN Twin Cities is in the top 10% of the country for communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 297 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #104 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #24 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 UMN Twin Cities is $23,203. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,429 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,302.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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The communication sciences program at UMN Twin Cities awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UMN Twin Cities make a median salary of $58,917 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, 40 students graduated with a master's degree in communication sciences from UMN Twin Cities. About 8% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 378 |
| Medicine | 239 |
| Public Health | 195 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 176 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 153 |
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