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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Worcester State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 79% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Worcester State. This makes it the #139 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Worcester State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,142 a year. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Worcester State paid an average of $294 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $40 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,316 | $10,316 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,999 | $12,999 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,892 | $1,892 |
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All of the 34 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Worcester State in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Worcester State 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 Worcester State Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Worcester State make a median salary of $60,795 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 3% of communication sciences master's degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester 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 | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Worcester State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 99 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 67 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 52 |
| Other Health Professions | 21 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 3 |