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 FHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at FHSU was ranked #267 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fort Hays State University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from FHSU. This makes it the #222 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from FHSU make a median salary of $51,360 a year. 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 FHSU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,000 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 Fort Hays State University.
All of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from FHSU in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from FHSU in 2020-2021, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays 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 | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 173 |
| Other Health Professions | 101 |
| Allied Health Professions | 89 |
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