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Communication Sciences Schools in Alabama

431 students earned Communication Sciences degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

A Communication Sciences major is the 33rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors in Alabama

Communication Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 242
Master’s Degree 171
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a communication sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication sciences majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 81.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences Grads in Alabama

3,700 people in the state and 359,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to communication sciences.

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Wages for Communication Sciences Jobs in Alabama

Communication Sciences grads earn an average of $72,600 in the state and $82,210 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Alabama that offer communication sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,485 after earning their degree at this institution.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $24,018. In their early career, Auburn grads earn an average salary of $49,695.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,826. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,600 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Graduates earn an average $32,169 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $18,584.

#5

Faulkner University

Montgomery
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
2,961 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#6

Samford University

Birmingham
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,072. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,778 a year.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,704 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,678. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Communication Sciences Careers in AL

Some of the careers communication sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $95,190
Speech-Language Pathologists 19% $62,650
Audiologists 11% $73,570

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communication sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Nursing 7,364
Allied Health Professions 797
Public Health 700
Health/Medical Admin Services 622
Rehabilitation Professions 444
Medicine 404
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 402
Allied Health Services 307

View all majors related to Communication Sciences

View Nationwide Communication Sciences Report

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