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. Also, learn how UO ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UO was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UO. This makes it the #77 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,762 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 UO, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $56,037 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,302 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UO paid an average of $860 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
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Of the 62 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from UO in 2022, 10% were men and 90% 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 Oregon with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UO 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 UO Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UO make a median salary of $56,392 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
The communication sciences program at UO awarded 32 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| 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 Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 21 |
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