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. In addition, we cover how Southern University and A & M College ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Southern University and A & M College was ranked #287 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern University and A & M College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 49% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Southern University and A & M College. This makes it the #242 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southern University and A & M College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,377 a year. This is higher than $24,407, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Southern University and A & M College make a median salary of $50,522. 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 Southern University and A & M College, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $37,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at Southern University and A & M College is $196 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Southern University and A & M College.
The communication sciences program at Southern University and A & M College awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 4% of these degrees went to men with the other 96% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Southern University and A & M College in 2021 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 65% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 159 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 55 |
