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. See how Elmhurst University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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Elmhurst University is a solid choice among schools offering communication sciences. In particular, it placed #90 out of 315 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Elmhurst University awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Communication Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Elmhurst University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,007 a year. This is lower than $68,641, the median for all majors at Elmhurst University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Elmhurst University, communication sciences students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $22,400, the typical median for all majors at Elmhurst University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,100 | $42,495 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 5% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Elmhurst University were White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 7% of communication sciences master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at Elmhurst University are White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a master’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Elmhurst University.
The communication sciences program at Elmhurst University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 70 |
Elmhurst University granted 70 degrees in communication sciences and disorders, general recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (51%).