We'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. We've also included details on how University of Akron Main Campus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #206 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #7 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Akron Main Campus handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 42 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from University of Akron Main Campus. This makes it the #47 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at University of Akron Main Campus make a median salary of $49,693. 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 University of Akron Main Campus, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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 University of Akron Main Campus.
The communication sciences program at University of Akron Main Campus awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 4% of these degrees went to men with the other 96% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 21 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Of the 42 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from University of Akron Main Campus in 2020-2021, 2% were men and 98% 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 University of Akron Main Campus with a master's in communication sciences.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 40 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Nursing | 297 |
Mental & Social Health Services | 68 |
Health/Medical Prep Programs | 42 |
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 41 |
Allied Health Professions | 38 |
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