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Communication Sciences at Wichita State University

31 Bachelor's Degrees
16 Master's Degrees
8 Doctor's Degrees
Communication Sciences is one of the majors in the health professions program at Wichita State University.

We'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. Also, learn how WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.

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Communication Sciences Degrees Available at WSU

WSU Communication Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 189
Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 203
Best Communication Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 206
Best Communication Sciences Schools 239

Popularity of Communication Sciences at WSU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from WSU. This makes it the #250 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Communication Sciences Graduates from WSU Make?

$21,429 Bachelor's Median Salary
$54,878 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Communication Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,429 a year. This is less than $24,702, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences from WSU Cost?

$9,322 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

WSU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $242 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,247 $17,165
Fees $2,075 $2,075
Books and Supplies $1,250 $1,250
On Campus Room and Board $13,790 $13,790
On Campus Other Expenses $3,450 $3,450

Learn more about WSU tuition and fees.

WSU Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from WSU. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WSU 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 Wichita State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 25
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 2

Does WSU Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences?

WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.

Salary of Communication Sciences Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at WSU make a median salary of $54,878. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.

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WSU Communication Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from WSU in 2022 were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master's in communication sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 24
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

WSU Communication Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Wichita State University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 170
Dental Support Services 59
Allied Health Professions 56
Health Sciences & Services 53
Health & Medical Administrative Services 41

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