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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Wazzu ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wazzu was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 73% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Wazzu. This makes it the #156 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wazzu is $27,463. This is higher than $24,702, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wazzu, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $41,355 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,302 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wazzu was $1,382 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $578 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Wazzu. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Wazzu does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wazzu Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Wazzu make a median salary of $69,661 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.
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from Wazzu in 2021-2022, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Washington State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 484 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 162 |
| Medicine | 56 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 51 |
| Allied Health Professions | 28 |
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