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. We've also included details on how UNR ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UNR. This makes it the #212 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,733 a year. This is less than $24,702, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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Of the 59 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from UNR in 2021-2022, 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UNR make a median salary of $63,354 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
All of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UNR in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNR 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 Nevada - Reno with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 457 |
| Nursing | 238 |
| Medicine | 70 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 40 |
| Allied Health Professions | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.