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 UND ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UND was ranked #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in North Dakota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Dakota handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 62% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UND. This makes it the #222 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UND paid an average of $577 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $385 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,237 | $13,856 |
| Fees | $1,714 | $1,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,046 | $11,046 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,446 | $3,446 |
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All of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from UND in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UND are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Dakota with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UND does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UND Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UND make a median salary of $59,300. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
The communication sciences program at UND awarded 19 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 5% of these degrees went to men with the other 95% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Dakota with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of North Dakota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 229 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 149 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 118 |
| Medicine | 75 |
| Allied Health Professions | 38 |
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