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. We've also included details on how SUNY Plattsburgh ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Plattsburgh was ranked #276 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #27 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Plattsburgh handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from SUNY Plattsburgh. 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 SUNY Plattsburgh is $22,520. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,407 for all communication sciences students.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at SUNY Plattsburgh make a median salary of $47,141. 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 Plattsburgh, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,500 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 Plattsburgh.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from SUNY Plattsburgh. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 102 |
| Allied Health Professions | 49 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 21 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 13 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 6 |
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