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. We've also included details on how Pacific ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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Pacific is in the top 10% of the country for communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #26 out of 301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of the Pacific handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Pacific. This makes it the #125 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Pacific make a median salary of $71,570. 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 Pacific, 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 the Pacific.
The communication sciences program at Pacific awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 5% of these degrees went to men with the other 95% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Pacific with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Pacific in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Pacific with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 225 |
| Dentistry | 167 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 54 |
| Allied Health Professions | 53 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 12 |
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