by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Murray State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Murray State University among the top schools in the country for communication sciences, coming in at #291 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 291 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Kentucky | 5 of 5 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 57 of 74 |
Here is each degree level available for communication sciences at Murray State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Murray State University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Murray State University holds a strong position among schools offering communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Murray State University report a median salary of $45,409 a year. This is below $53,312, the median for all majors at Murray State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Murray State University, communication sciences students accumulate a median of $24,184 in student loans. This is higher than $23,404, the typical median for all majors at Murray State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,296 | $1,296 |
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Every one of the 35 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences from Murray State University were women.
The majority of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University are White. Approximately 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Murray State University conferred 35 bachelor’s completions in audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (91%).
Graduate study is also available at Murray State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 22 |
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