by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Rockhurst. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Rockhurst as a strong choice for communication sciences, coming in at #266 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 266 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Missouri | 8 of 10 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 23 of 28 |
The following degree levels are available for communication sciences at Rockhurst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 9 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rockhurst University conferred 9 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Rockhurst has not been ranked for communication sciences at the bachelor’s level.
Communication Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Rockhurst report a median salary of $66,961 a year. This is below $78,410, the median for all majors at Rockhurst.
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 $24,111, the typical median for all majors at Rockhurst.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,500 | $43,366 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Every one of the 9 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences from Rockhurst were women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Rockhurst are White. Roughly 89% of graduates 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 | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Rockhurst conferred 9 bachelor’s completions in speech-language pathology/pathologist in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (89%).
Graduate study is also available at Rockhurst. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication Sciences | 4 |
