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 SIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #219 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from SIUC. This makes it the #194 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from SIUC make a median salary of $49,867 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 SIUC, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,225 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
All of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from SIUC in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 communication sciences majors earned their master's degree from SIUC. Of these graduates, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 165 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 123 |
| Medicine | 69 |
| Dental Support Services | 35 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 34 |
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