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. In addition, we cover how Ole Miss ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ole Miss was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mississippi handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Ole Miss. This makes it the #63 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ole Miss go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,300 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at Ole Miss is $324 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ole Miss paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $386 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,252 | $26,820 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,040 | $12,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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Of the 103 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Ole Miss, about 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Ole Miss 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 Ole Miss Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Ole Miss make a median salary of $49,411. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from Ole Miss. About 97% of these graduates were women and the other 3% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 55 |
| 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 Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 449 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 231 |
| Medicine | 159 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 104 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 84 |
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