by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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UF is in the top 10% of the country for communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Florida handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UF. This makes it the #139 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at UF is $22,127. This is less than $24,407, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UF make a median salary of $51,737 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 UF, 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 Florida.
The communication sciences program at UF awarded 66 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UF in 2021, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 614 |
| Public Health | 399 |
| Nursing | 294 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 210 |
| Medicine | 156 |
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