Master’s Degrees in Health Communication
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Education Levels of Health Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 152 people earned their master's degree in health communication. This earns it the #480 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 health communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 152 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 148 |
| Graduate Certificate | 52 |
| Basic Certificate | 36 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 23 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Health 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
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in health communication. About 87.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 133 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health communication master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 75 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
Most Popular Health Communication Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer a master’s degree in health communication. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:
Northwestern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health communication majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in health communication from Northwestern. About 88% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tufts University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health communication. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,804 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in health communication from Tufts. About 80% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health communication. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in health communication from UIUC. About 93% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for health communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in health communication from Boston U. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in health communication from Michigan State.
Chapman University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health communication. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,603 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in health communication from Chapman. Of these students, 85% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for health communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in health communication from DePaul. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health communication. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in health communication from GWU. About 78% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health communication. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in health communication from Wazzu. Of these students, 86% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Houston comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health communication. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in health communication from UH.
Rider University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health communication. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in health communication from Rider. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mississippi College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health communication. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in health communication from MC. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health communication. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in health communication from OHIO Athens. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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