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, and more. In addition, we cover how Howard ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #201 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Howard. This makes it the #264 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Howard paid an average of $1,370 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,878 | $32,878 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,474 | $16,474 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,452 | $3,452 |
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Howard does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Howard Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Howard make a median salary of $66,784. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from Howard. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 86% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Howard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 115 |
| Dentistry | 75 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 62 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 52 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.