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 UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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UMass Amherst was ranked #46 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communication sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #175 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #55 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 UMass Amherst is $27,069. 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 UMass Amherst make a median salary of $56,121 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 UMass Amherst, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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 Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 68 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from UMass Amherst in 2021, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
The communication sciences program at UMass Amherst awarded 25 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 411 |
| Nursing | 247 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 6 |
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