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 UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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UMCP is in the top 10% of the country for communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 26 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UMCP. This makes it the #168 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #24 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 UMCP is $27,309. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,407 for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UMCP make a median salary of $54,820. 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 UMCP, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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 Maryland - College Park.
All of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from UMCP in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 26 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UMCP in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 516 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 11 |
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