Master’s Degrees in Speech Communication
Education Levels of Speech Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,257 people earned their master's degree in speech communication. This earns it the #78 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’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 master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in speech communication. About 74.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 573 |
| Women | 1,684 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of speech communication master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 83 |
| Black or African American | 214 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 273 |
| White | 1,162 |
| International Students | 368 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 157 |
Most Popular Speech Communication Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 165 colleges that offer a master’s degree in speech communication. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Purdue University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for speech communication majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Purdue. Of these students, 75% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech communication. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Johns Hopkins. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
University of Denver is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech communication. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 148 people received their master's degree in speech communication from DU. Of these students, 86% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech communication. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in speech communication from ASU - Skysong. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Liberty University. Of these students, 72% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 84 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Columbia. Of these students, 80% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech communication. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Of these students, 82% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Illinois State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech communication. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Illinois State. Of these students, 80% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Virginia University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in speech communication from WVU. Of these students, 65% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Alabama is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech communication. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in speech communication from UA. About 71% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Diego State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech communication. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in speech communication from SDSU. Of these students, 82% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Northridge is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech communication. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in speech communication from CSUN. About 57% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
East Carolina University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech communication. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in speech communication from ECU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Weber State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech communication. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in speech communication from WSU. About 67% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Regent University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech communication. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Regent. Of these students, 70% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of San Francisco comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech communication. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in speech communication from USFCA. About 79% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech communication. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Cal State Fullerton. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
University of Central Florida is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech communication. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in speech communication from UCF. Of these students, 70% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Westminster College Utah comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech communication. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Westminster College Salt Lake. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to speech communication that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 1,166 |
| Communications | 711 |
| Other Communication & Media | 551 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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