by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at OLLU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #20 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, OLLU among the top schools in the country for communication sciences, ranked #300 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 300 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Texas | 22 of 22 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 35 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication sciences at OLLU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Our Lady of the Lake University handed out 11 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
OLLU is a solid choice among schools offering communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #20 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at OLLU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,383 a year. This is above $56,412, the median for all majors at OLLU.
To complete a bachelor’s at OLLU, communication sciences students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,759, the typical median for all majors at OLLU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,038 | $31,112 |
| Fees | $994 | $994 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at OLLU are Hispanic or Latino. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
OLLU awarded 11 bachelor’s completions in communication sciences and disorders, general in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (82%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at OLLU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 21 |
