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. We've also included details on how UNR ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UNR. This makes it the #212 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,991 a year. 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.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UNR make a median salary of $53,467 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 UNR, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $18,500 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 Nevada - Reno.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNR. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
All of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UNR in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 381 |
| Nursing | 242 |
| Public Health | 90 |
| Medicine | 64 |
| Allied Health Professions | 24 |
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