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 Northern Michigan University ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northern Michigan University was ranked #285 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 221 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 285 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Michigan University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northern Michigan University was $765 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $530 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,726 | $18,348 |
| Fees | $896 | $896 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,752 | $12,752 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,148 | $2,148 |
Learn more about Northern Michigan University tuition and fees.
Of the 13 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Northern Michigan University, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northern Michigan University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Northern Michigan University 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 Northern Michigan University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Northern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 114 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 67 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 48 |
| Allied Health Professions | 41 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.