Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Pennsylvania State University - University Park compares to other colleges that offer communication sciences.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus conferred 124 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,368 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 3% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 3% of communication sciences master’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were White. Approximately 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in communication sciences from Pennsylvania State University - University Park were women.
The largest share of communication sciences doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication sciences majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
The communication sciences program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 158 |
Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 158 completions in communication sciences and disorders, general in the latest year of data — 97% to women and 3% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%).