by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 332 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 322 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from USU. This makes it the #77 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at USU is $30,239. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USU was $865 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $271 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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The communication sciences program at USU awarded 332 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 USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 239 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from USU make a median salary of $58,294 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 communication sciences majors earned their master's degree from USU. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 132 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 99 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 41 |
| Public Health | 39 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 35 |
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