Doctor’s Degrees in Speech Communication
Education Levels of Speech Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 314 people earned their doctor's degree in speech communication. This earns it the #86 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in speech communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25,870 |
| Associate Degree | 4,125 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,257 |
| Basic Certificate | 542 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 314 |
| Graduate Certificate | 167 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 24 |
Earnings of Speech Communication Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for speech communication students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in speech communication. About 64.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 111 |
| Women | 203 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of speech communication doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 169 |
| International Students | 54 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Most Popular Speech Communication Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 48 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in speech communication. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for speech communication students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from USC. Of these students, 68% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Regent University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in speech communication. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from Regent. Of these students, 76% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 100% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from Michigan State. About 50% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from UMCP. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from CU - Boulder. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech communication. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from USF Tampa.
The 6th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from Ohio State. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from UWM. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kentucky. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from UK. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern Mississippi is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in speech communication. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from Southern Miss. Of these students, 73% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in speech communication. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from BGSU.
The 13th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Georgia State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from Georgia State. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from U-M. About 83% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Iowa is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in speech communication. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from Iowa.
University of Denver comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech communication. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from DU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech communication. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from Columbia.
Clemson University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech communication. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from Clemson. About 44% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech communication. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from University of Oklahoma. About 58% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech communication. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from UNC Chapel Hill. About 56% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to speech communication that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 153 |
| Other Communication & Media | 60 |
| Communications | 46 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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