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. In addition, we cover how SXU ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at SXU was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Saint Xavier University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 40 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from SXU. This makes it the #55 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from SXU make a median salary of $54,898 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 SXU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $16,420 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 Xavier University.
All of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from SXU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Xavier University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 communication sciences majors earned their master's degree from SXU. Of these graduates, 3% were men and 98% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Xavier University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 158 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 17 |
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