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, and more. We've also included details on how Abilene Christian ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Abilene Christian was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Abilene Christian University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 56 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Abilene Christian. This makes it the #22 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Abilene Christian make a median salary of $55,118 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Abilene Christian, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $16,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Abilene Christian University.
All of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Abilene Christian in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Abilene Christian University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 56 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Abilene Christian in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Abilene Christian University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 84 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 45 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 38 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 15 |
| Allied Health Professions | 10 |
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