by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Calvin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Calvin was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Calvin University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Calvin. 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 Calvin make a median salary of $54,275. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Calvin, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,000 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 Calvin University.
All of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Calvin in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Calvin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Calvin University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 30 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from Calvin in 2020-2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Calvin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Calvin University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 80 |
| Public Health | 14 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 11 |
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