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 UNI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UNI. This makes it the #44 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $10,746 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNI, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $18,334 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNI paid an average of $832 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $350 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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All of the 55 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from UNI in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNI 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 UNI Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UNI make a median salary of $60,535. 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 46 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UNI in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 44 |
| 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 Northern Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 35 |
| Allied Health Professions | 25 |
| Other Health Professions | 12 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 8 |
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