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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMaine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #301 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maine handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UMaine. This makes it the #242 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 UMaine is $31,275. This is higher than $24,407, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UMaine make a median salary of $52,468 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 UMaine, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMaine. Of these graduates, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from UMaine in 2020-2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 90 |
| Allied Health Professions | 9 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 6 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 4 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2 |
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