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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #199 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from SIUE. This makes it the #212 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUE is $28,271. This is higher than $24,407, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from SIUE make a median salary of $44,321 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 SIUE, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 Edwardsville.
All of the 35 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from SIUE in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUE 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from SIUE in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 526 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 85 |
| Dentistry | 56 |
| Public Health | 36 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 19 |
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