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. Also, learn how Eastern Michigan ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan is $23,102. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Eastern Michigan paid an average of $637 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,200 | $15,200 |
| Fees | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,440 | $12,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,904 | $2,904 |
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All of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Eastern Michigan in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Eastern Michigan communication sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Eastern Michigan Online Learning page.
Of the 34 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Eastern Michigan in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Eastern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 403 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 95 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 71 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29 |
| Public Health | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.