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. We've also included details on how USA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at USA was ranked #220 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from USA. This makes it the #125 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USA was $748 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $374 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,830 | $8,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,283 | $5,283 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 3% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the USA 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 USA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at USA make a median salary of $59,414. 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 24 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from USA, about 4% were men and 96% 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 South Alabama with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of South Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,361 |
| Allied Health Professions | 149 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 99 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 76 |
| Medicine | 75 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.