by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for communication sciences. Specifically, it ranked #27 out of 243 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 105 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Communication Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UT Austin report a median salary of $57,086 a year. This is lower than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 2% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin are Hispanic or Latino. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of communication sciences master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in communication sciences from UT Austin were women.
The largest share of communication sciences doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin are White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication sciences majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
This communication sciences program at UT Austin breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 135 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 9 |
UT Austin granted 135 completions in communication sciences and disorders, general in the latest year of data — 97% to women and 3% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (44%).
UT Austin awarded 9 completions in audiology/audiologist in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (44%).