by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how University of Northern Colorado ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #223 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from University of Northern Colorado. This makes it the #175 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #67 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 University of Northern Colorado is $26,425. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Northern Colorado, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $38,636 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,302 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Northern Colorado paid an average of $925 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,784 | $23,196 |
| Fees | $2,744 | $2,744 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,230 | $15,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,238 | $3,238 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from University of Northern Colorado. About 98% of these graduates were women and the other 3% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Northern Colorado are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from University of Northern Colorado make a median salary of $59,150 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.
Of the 42 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Northern Colorado, about 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| 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 Northern Colorado.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 211 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 69 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 51 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 7 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.