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, and more. We've also included details on how NAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 276% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 60 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from NAU. This makes it the #18 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from NAU make a median salary of $62,713 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Northern Arizona University.
Of the 64 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NAU, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 7% of communication sciences master's degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 579 |
| Public Health | 289 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 139 |
| Allied Health Professions | 66 |
| Dental Support Services | 57 |
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