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 Worcester State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #234 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 61% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Worcester State. This makes it the #139 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Worcester State is $27,682. This is higher than $24,407, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Worcester State make a median salary of $52,554. 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 Worcester State, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,910 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 Worcester State University.
Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from Worcester State in 2020-2021, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Worcester State in 2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 98 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 70 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 66 |
| Other Health Professions | 27 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 6 |
