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. In addition, we cover how Murray State ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #216 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Murray State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 48 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Murray State. This makes it the #31 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Murray State make a median salary of $51,117 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 Murray State, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,184 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 Murray State University.
Of the 30 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from Murray State in 2020-2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from Murray State. About 98% of these graduates were women and the other 2% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Murray State 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 Murray State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 149 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 36 |
| Public Health | 34 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 17 |
