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. We've also included details on how UCF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UCF was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 239 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 258 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 100 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UCF. This makes it the #7 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCF is $26,177. This is higher than $24,407, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UCF make a median salary of $52,386. 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 UCF, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,075 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at UCF is $228 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Central Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 239 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from UCF. About 3% were men and 97% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 96 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of communication sciences master's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% 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 Florida with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 1,002 |
| Nursing | 907 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 453 |
| Medicine | 119 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 35 |
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