Speech Communication Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Speech Communication is offered at 744 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Speech Communication.
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Education Levels of Speech Communication Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 32,944 students earned theirSpeech Communication majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Speech Communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 22 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,556 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25,516 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,558 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 292 |
Earnings of Speech Communication Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Speech Communication of $49,526 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,014 |
| 4 years | $49,526 |
| 5 years | $57,312 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Speech Communication students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular Speech Communication Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 843 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Speech Communication. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Speech Communication students seeking a doctor's degree is California State University-Fullerton. During the most recent year for which we have data, 628 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 467 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
James Madison University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Communication. This school awarded 455 doctor's degrees in Speech Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 376 doctor's degrees in Speech Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 371 doctor's degrees in Speech Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 368 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Communication. This school awarded 356 doctor's degrees in Speech Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 331 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 321 doctor's degrees in Speech Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 305 doctor's degrees in Speech Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Communication. This school awarded 297 doctor's degrees in Speech Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Communication. This school awarded 296 doctor's degrees in Speech Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Communication. This school awarded 296 doctor's degrees in Speech Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 288 doctor's degrees in Speech Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Communication. This school awarded 284 doctor's degrees in Speech Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 270 doctor's degrees in Speech Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 262 doctor's degrees in Speech Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Speech Communication that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 11,299 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 8,694 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 2,273 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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