by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMass Amherst. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst among the top schools in the country for communication sciences, ranked #29 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 29 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 9 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 4 of 16 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication sciences at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 53 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst report a median salary of $58,029 a year. This is below $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, communication sciences students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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Among recent graduates, 8% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. About 81% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMass Amherst awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences and disorders, general in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).
Graduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication Sciences | 5 |
