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. We've also included details on how OLLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at OLLU was ranked #250 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #15 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Our Lady of the Lake University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from OLLU. This makes it the #212 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at OLLU was $987 per credit hour 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 | $30,804 | $30,804 |
| Fees | $924 | $924 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,706 | $10,706 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from OLLU. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
OLLU 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 OLLU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at OLLU make a median salary of $68,543. 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, 22 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from OLLU. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Our Lady of the Lake University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 14 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1 |
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