by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Eastern EKU stacks up against peers offering communication sciences.
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Eastern EKU is a solid choice among schools offering communication sciences. Specifically, it ranked #256 out of 315 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Kentucky University awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Communication Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Eastern EKU report a median salary of $48,155 a year. This is lower than $49,519, the median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,452 | $20,930 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Find out more about Eastern EKU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU are White. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 7% of communication sciences master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU are White. Roughly 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
This communication sciences program at Eastern EKU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 56 |
Eastern EKU granted 56 degrees in audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (91%).