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 Bridgewater State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Bridgewater State was ranked #236 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bridgewater State University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 68% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Bridgewater State. This makes it the #250 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bridgewater State is $26,362. This is higher than $24,407, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bridgewater State, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $26,471 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Bridgewater State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Bridgewater State. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Bridgewater State in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 10 |
| Public Health | 10 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 8 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 3 |
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