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. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UK. This makes it the #150 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UK communication sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UK Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UK make a median salary of $55,331. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 33 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UK, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 366 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 186 |
| Medicine | 159 |
| Public Health | 145 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 144 |
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