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 A-State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at A-State was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arkansas State University - Main Campus handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from A-State. This makes it the #125 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at A-State make a median salary of $58,334. 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 A-State, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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 Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
Of the 35 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from A-State, about 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at A-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 Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from A-State in 2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 356 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 69 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 61 |
| Allied Health Professions | 60 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 28 |
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