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. We've also included details on how GaSou ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at GaSou was ranked #221 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 68% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from GaSou. This makes it the #242 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GaSou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,396 a year. This is higher than $24,702, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GaSou was $643 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,425 |
| Fees | $1,534 | $1,534 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,993 | $10,993 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,474 | $7,474 |
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The communication sciences program at GaSou awarded 52 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 2% of these degrees went to men with the other 98% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the GaSou 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 GaSou Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from GaSou make a median salary of $54,938 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from GaSou in 2022 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 Georgia Southern University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| 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 Georgia Southern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 334 |
| Public Health | 152 |
| Allied Health Professions | 127 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 73 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 62 |
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