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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how OLLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at OLLU was ranked #275 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #19 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Our Lady of the Lake University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from OLLU. This makes it the #212 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 OLLU is $27,048. This is higher than $24,407, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from OLLU make a median salary of $54,007 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 OLLU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Our Lady of the Lake University.
Of the 26 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from OLLU in 2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of grads 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from OLLU in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 17 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2 |
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