Here, 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 |
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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 |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 47 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Nursing | 335 |
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 119 |
Medicine | 113 |
Public Health | 99 |
Allied Health Professions | 73 |
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