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. We've also included details on how Mercy ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Mercy was ranked #252 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #24 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mercy College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 37 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Mercy. This makes it the #70 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Mercy make a median salary of $58,429 a year. 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 Mercy, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Mercy College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Mercy. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercy College with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 37 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from Mercy in 2020-2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercy College with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 506 |
| Other Health Professions | 109 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 62 |
| Allied Health Professions | 57 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 52 |
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