by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Duquesne ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Duquesne was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Duquesne University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 36 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Duquesne. This makes it the #77 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Duquesne make a median salary of $54,470. 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 Duquesne, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Duquesne University.
All of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Duquesne in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The communication sciences program at Duquesne awarded 36 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 379 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 161 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 157 |
| Allied Health Professions | 99 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 26 |
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