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. Also, learn how UIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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UIUC is in the top 10% of the country for communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UIUC. This makes it the #156 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #80 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,121 a year. 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 UIUC make a median salary of $58,459 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 UIUC, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,117 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 UIUC is $364 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from UIUC. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 communication sciences majors earned their master's degree from UIUC. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 229 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 98 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 4 |
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