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. Also, learn how EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #255 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from EIU. This makes it the #111 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at EIU make a median salary of $51,985. 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 EIU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 Eastern Illinois University.
All of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from EIU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois 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 | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 communication sciences majors earned their master's degree from EIU. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EIU 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 Eastern Illinois 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 | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 35 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 29 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 11 |
| Public Health | 7 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 4 |
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