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 UA ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UA. This makes it the #139 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,805 a year. 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 UA make a median salary of $52,981. 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 UA, 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 UA is $617 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at The University of Alabama.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from UA. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
All of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UA in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 590 |
| Public Health | 227 |
| Other Health Professions | 25 |
| Allied Health Professions | 24 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 4 |
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