by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UM ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UM. This makes it the #104 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UM make a median salary of $51,604 a year. 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 UM, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,648 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 The University of Montana.
Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from UM in 2020-2021, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% 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 Montana with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from UM. About 94% of these graduates were women and the other 6% 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 Montana with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 394 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 112 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 79 |
| Public Health | 52 |
| Allied Health Professions | 46 |
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