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 UNL ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UNL. This makes it the #70 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNL, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,032 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,302.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at UNL is $241 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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Of the 51 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNL, about 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UNL make a median salary of $51,334 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a master's degree in communication sciences from UNL. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| 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 University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 12 |
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