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, and more. Also, learn how Pitt ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication sciences majors, Pitt came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Pitt. This makes it the #38 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at Pitt is $677 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $839 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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The communication sciences program at Pitt awarded 69 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of communication sciences master's degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Pitt 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 Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 429 |
| Nursing | 417 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 227 |
| Medicine | 156 |
| Public Health | 139 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.