by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Northwestern is in the top 1% of the country for communication sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 47 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Northwestern. This makes it the #34 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 48 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from Northwestern in 2021-2022, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Northwestern make a median salary of $62,757 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
The communication sciences program at Northwestern awarded 73 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 3% of these degrees went to men with the other 97% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 154 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 141 |
| Public Health | 106 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 54 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 48 |
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