---

Speech Communication at Purdue University Fort Wayne

If you are interested in studying Speech Communication, take a look at what Purdue University Fort Wayne. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Purdue University Fort Wayne sits in Fort Wayne, IN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 speech communication degrees were granted at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Fort Wayne

Distance learning is available at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Among 7,206 students, 584 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,845 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Speech Communication graduates at Purdue University Fort Wayne, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Speech Communication graduates at Purdue University Fort Wayne are 62% women (16) and 38% men (10).

Speech Communication Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Fort Wayne

Among the 21 bachelor’s speech communication degrees awarded at Purdue University Fort Wayne, 62% were women (13) and 38% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Speech Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Black / African American	4
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Speech Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Fort Wayne, above the national average of 36%.*

Speech Communication Master’s Program at Purdue University Fort Wayne

Of the 5 master’s speech communication degrees awarded at Purdue University Fort Wayne, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Speech Communication master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 20% of Speech Communication master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Fort Wayne, below the national average of 31%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Speech Communication Graduates

Students who finish Speech Communication program at Purdue University Fort Wayne pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Speech Communication majors, 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.