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Communication Sciences at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

51 Bachelor's Degrees
37 Master's Degrees
8 Doctor's Degrees
Communication Sciences is one of the majors in the health professions program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UNL ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.

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Communication Sciences Degrees Available at UNL

UNL Communication Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 141
Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 143
Best Communication Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 147
Best Communication Sciences Schools 180

Popularity of Communication Sciences at UNL

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UNL. This makes it the #70 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.

How Much Student Debt Do Communication Sciences Graduates from UNL Have?

$25,032 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Communication Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UNL, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,032 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.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at UNL is $241 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences from UNL Cost?

$10,108 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$19,500 Average Student Debt

UNL Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNL was $859 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,010 $25,650
Fees $2,098 $2,098
Books and Supplies $1,250 $1,250
On Campus Room and Board $13,856 $13,856
On Campus Other Expenses $3,442 $3,442

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UNL Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 51 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNL, about 2% were men and 98% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL 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 Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in communication sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 45
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Does UNL Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences?

UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.

Salary of Communication Sciences Graduates with a Master's Degree

Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UNL make a median salary of $51,334 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.

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UNL Communication Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a master's degree in communication sciences from UNL. About 4% were men and 96% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in communication sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 39
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 2

Communication Sciences Student Diversity at UNL

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Allied Health Professions 12

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