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 UW - River Falls ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UW - River Falls was ranked #268 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - River Falls handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UW - River Falls. This makes it the #242 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - River Falls paid an average of $630 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $285 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,837 | $15,118 |
| Fees | $1,769 | $1,769 |
| Books and Supplies | $440 | $440 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,658 | $7,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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All of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from UW - River Falls in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - River Falls 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 Wisconsin - River Falls with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UW - River Falls 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 UW - River Falls Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UW - River Falls make a median salary of $61,494 a year. 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 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UW - River Falls in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - River Falls are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - River Falls with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| 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 Wisconsin - River Falls.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.