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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how GSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at GSU was ranked #277 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Governors State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from GSU. This makes it the #104 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $16,443 a year. This is less than $24,407, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at GSU make a median salary of $52,558. 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 GSU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,500 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 Governors State University.
All of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from GSU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 33 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from GSU in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 57 |
| Public Health | 53 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 43 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 30 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 29 |
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