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. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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Purdue is in the top 10% of the country for communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Purdue. This makes it the #139 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $22,567. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,407 for all communication sciences students.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Purdue make a median salary of $50,714 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 Purdue, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at Purdue is $281 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Of the 86 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Purdue in 2021, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Purdue in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 227 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 224 |
| Public Health | 102 |
| Other Health Professions | 42 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 34 |
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