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, and more. Also, learn how UCA ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 35 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UCA. This makes it the #88 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UCA make a median salary of $52,787 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 UCA, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $15,000 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 Central Arkansas.
Of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from UCA in 2021, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 3% of communication sciences master's degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 193 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 144 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 107 |
| Other Health Professions | 72 |
| Allied Health Professions | 23 |
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