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, and more. We've also included details on how Pacific ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Pacific was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of the Pacific handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Pacific. This makes it the #125 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pacific, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $72,965 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,302 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Pacific paid an average of $1,881 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,506 | $54,506 |
| Fees | $834 | $834 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,688 | $16,688 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,550 | $3,550 |
Learn more about Pacific tuition and fees.
All of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Pacific in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Pacific with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Pacific 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 Pacific Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Pacific make a median salary of $79,969. 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 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Pacific in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Pacific with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 11 |
| 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 the Pacific.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 206 |
| Dentistry | 168 |
| Allied Health Professions | 56 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 50 |
| Dental Support Services | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.