Speech Communication Master’s Degrees
There are 744 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’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 (this page) | 2,558 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 292 |
Earnings of Speech Communication Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Speech Communication of $49,526 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Speech Communication Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 843 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Speech Communication. Learn more about the most popular below:
California State University-Fullerton tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Speech Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 628 people received their master's degree in Speech Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Speech Communication. This school awarded 467 master'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.
James Madison University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Speech Communication. This school awarded 455 master'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.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Speech Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 376 people received their master's degree in Speech Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 371 master's degrees in Speech Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 368 master'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 Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their master'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.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Speech Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 356 people received their master'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.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 331 master'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.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 321 master'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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Speech Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 305 people received their master'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.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Speech Communication. This school awarded 297 master'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.
East Carolina University is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their master'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.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their master's degree in Speech Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Speech Communication. This school awarded 288 master's degrees in Speech Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Speech Communication. This school awarded 284 master'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 Southern California is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 274 master's degrees in Speech Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Speech Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 270 people received their master'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.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Speech Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their master'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 comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Speech Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 262 people received their master's degree in Speech Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Speech Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Speech Communication that also offer master’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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