by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how SUNY Cortland ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Cortland was ranked #268 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #26 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Cortland handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from SUNY Cortland. This makes it the #256 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Cortland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,451 a year. This is less than $24,407, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at SUNY Cortland make a median salary of $52,928. 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 SUNY Cortland, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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 SUNY Cortland is $405 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at SUNY Cortland.
All of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from SUNY Cortland in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from SUNY Cortland in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Cortland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 36 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 20 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 16 |
| Allied Health Professions | 15 |
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