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, and more. In addition, we cover how Truman State ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Truman State was ranked #179 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Truman State University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Truman State. This makes it the #237 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Truman State make a median salary of $47,860. 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 Truman State, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,875 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Truman State University.
Of the 41 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Truman State, about 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Truman State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Truman State in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Truman State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 61 |
| Nursing | 55 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3 |
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