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 WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #203 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from WSU. This makes it the #250 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from WSU make a median salary of $50,397 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 WSU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,750 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 Wichita State University.
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from WSU in 2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from WSU in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 185 |
| Dental Support Services | 59 |
| Allied Health Professions | 58 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 53 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 39 |
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