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 U of U ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Utah handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 55 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from U of U. This makes it the #27 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from U of U make a median salary of $49,151 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $54,912.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Utah.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 55 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from U of U in 2021, 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 335 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 119 |
| Medicine | 113 |
| Public Health | 99 |
| Allied Health Professions | 73 |
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