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 IPFW stacks up against peers offering communication sciences.
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IPFW ranks competitively among schools offering communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #298 out of 315 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Indiana.
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University Fort Wayne conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at IPFW, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,846, the typical median for all majors at IPFW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,703 | $21,646 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,241 |
Learn more about IPFW tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at IPFW were White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 6% of communication sciences master’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at IPFW were White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a master’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| 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 Purdue University Fort Wayne.
This communication sciences program at IPFW includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 17 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 13 |
IPFW awarded 17 degrees in speech-language pathology/pathologist in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
IPFW conferred 13 degrees in audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).