by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at FHSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FHSU as a strong choice for communication sciences, coming in at #267 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 267 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Kansas | 4 of 4 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 24 of 28 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication sciences at FHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fort Hays State University conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
FHSU ranks competitively among schools offering communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at FHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,433 a year. This is higher than $51,930, the median for all majors at FHSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FHSU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is below $25,986, the typical median for all majors at FHSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,140 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,219 | $1,219 |
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Every one of the 26 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences from FHSU identified as women.
The majority of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at FHSU were White. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays 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 | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
FHSU awarded 26 bachelor’s completions in speech-language pathology/pathologist in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FHSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 18 |
