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 UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UK. This makes it the #150 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UK make a median salary of $51,865. 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 UK, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Kentucky.
All of the 54 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from UK in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UK in 2021, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 339 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 159 |
| Medicine | 130 |
| Public Health | 115 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 107 |
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