by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Rockhurst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Rockhurst was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rockhurst University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 35 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Rockhurst. This makes it the #88 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Rockhurst make a median salary of $53,627. 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 Rockhurst, 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 Rockhurst University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rockhurst. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rockhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rockhurst University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 35 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from Rockhurst in 2020-2021, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rockhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rockhurst University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 306 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 124 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 78 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 7 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
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