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 UCONN ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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UCONN was ranked #34 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communication sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UCONN. This makes it the #264 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UCONN make a median salary of $58,581 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at UCONN is $378 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Connecticut.
Of the 68 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from UCONN in 2020-2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from UCONN in 2020-2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 340 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 214 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 166 |
| Public Health | 143 |
| Medicine | 107 |
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