by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how MSU Moorhead ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Moorhead was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Minnesota State University - Moorhead handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from MSU Moorhead. This makes it the #175 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MSU Moorhead go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,835 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,407 for all communication sciences students.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from MSU Moorhead make a median salary of $46,524 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 MSU Moorhead, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Minnesota State University - Moorhead.
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 MSU Moorhead are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minnesota State University - Moorhead with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 25 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from MSU Moorhead in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at MSU Moorhead 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 Minnesota State University - Moorhead with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 80 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 36 |
| Allied Health Professions | 5 |
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