by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Illinois State ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 40 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Illinois State. This makes it the #55 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Illinois State make a median salary of $49,521 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 Illinois State, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at Illinois State is $427 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Illinois State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 40 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Illinois State in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 326 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 61 |
| Public Health | 28 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 27 |
| Allied Health Professions | 17 |
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