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 UNL ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 37 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UNL. This makes it the #70 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.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UNL make a median salary of $45,309. 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 UNL, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $18,876 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at UNL is $241 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Of the 50 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from UNL in 2020-2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 37 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UNL in 2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 12 |
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