Speech Communication at Eastern Kentucky University
If you plan to study Speech Communication, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Eastern Kentucky University sits in Richmond, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 speech communication degrees were awarded at Eastern Kentucky University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Kentucky University. Among 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) studied exclusively online and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Speech Communication graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Speech Communication graduates at Eastern Kentucky University are 77% women (24) and 23% men (7).
Speech Communication Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University
Among the 31 bachelor’s speech communication degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University, 77% were women (24) and 23% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Speech Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Speech Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, below the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Speech Communication Graduates
Students who finish Speech Communication program at Eastern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Speech Communication graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.