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. Also, learn how NSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at NSC was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Nevada State College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from NSC. This makes it the #276 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 NSC is $45,525. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,407 for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NSC, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,909 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 Nevada State College.
Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from NSC in 2020-2021, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nevada State College with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from NSC in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nevada State College with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 348 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 4 |
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