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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ithaca ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Ithaca was ranked #247 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #23 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ithaca College handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Ithaca. This makes it the #264 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ithaca is $22,038. 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 Ithaca make a median salary of $62,984. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ithaca, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,403 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 Ithaca College.
Of the 32 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Ithaca, about 9% were men and 91% 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 Ithaca College with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 communication sciences majors earned their master's degree from Ithaca. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ithaca College with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 265 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 19 |
| Public Health | 18 |
| Allied Health Professions | 12 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 4 |
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