by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how SHU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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SHU ranks competitively among schools offering communication sciences. In particular, it placed #37 out of 315 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sacred Heart University handed out 55 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Communication Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHU report a median salary of $75,564 a year. This is higher than $72,743, the median for all majors at SHU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
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All of the 55 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences from SHU identified as women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 33 students who graduated with a master’s degree in communication sciences from SHU were women.
The majority of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at SHU are White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a master’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication sciences majors at Sacred Heart University.
The communication sciences program at SHU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 88 |
SHU granted 88 completions in speech-language pathology/pathologist in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).