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. Also, learn how U of U ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from U of U. This makes it the #27 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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The communication sciences program at U of U awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 8% of these degrees went to men with the other 92% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at U of U make a median salary of $58,450. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from U of U. About 93% of these graduates were women and the other 7% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 320 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 126 |
| Medicine | 113 |
| Public Health | 108 |
| Allied Health Professions | 85 |
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