by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how ISU ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at ISU was ranked #176 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Idaho State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 56 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from ISU. This makes it the #22 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #63 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at ISU is $21,587. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ISU was $858 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $427 per credit hour.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.In State Out of State Tuition $5,992 $25,102 Fees $2,364 $2,364 Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000 On Campus Room and Board $7,924 $7,924 On Campus Other Expenses $5,930 $5,930
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All of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from ISU in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ISU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the ISU communication sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ISU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at ISU make a median salary of $64,812. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a master's degree in communication sciences from ISU. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Idaho State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 176 |
| Allied Health Professions | 142 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 80 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 76 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 76 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.