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, and more. We've also included details on how St. Cloud State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at St. Cloud State University was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Saint Cloud State University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from St. Cloud State University. This makes it the #230 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at St. Cloud State University make a median salary of $51,417. 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 St. Cloud State University, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $17,637 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Saint Cloud State University.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from St. Cloud State University in 2021, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at St. Cloud State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 19 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from St. Cloud State University in 2020-2021, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 106 |
| Allied Health Professions | 35 |
| Medical Science | 23 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 22 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 19 |
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