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. Also, learn how IUP ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at IUP was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from IUP. This makes it the #183 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at IUP make a median salary of $50,418. 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 IUP, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,709 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from IUP in 2021, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IUP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from IUP in 2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 174 |
| Public Health | 38 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 30 |
| Allied Health Professions | 20 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 15 |
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