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 UNI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #163 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 43 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UNI. This makes it the #44 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $8,800 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,407 for all communication sciences students.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UNI make a median salary of $54,675. 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 UNI, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $18,067 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 Northern Iowa.
All of the 53 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from UNI in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from UNI. About 98% of these graduates were women and the other 2% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 40 |
| Allied Health Professions | 16 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 12 |
| Other Health Professions | 3 |
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