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 SUNY New Paltz ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #240 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #21 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from SUNY New Paltz. This makes it the #156 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,992 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,407 for all communication sciences students.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from SUNY New Paltz make a median salary of $65,780 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,980 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at SUNY New Paltz.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from SUNY New Paltz. About 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 7% of communication sciences master's degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 20 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 12 |
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