Bachelor’s Degrees in General Communication Sciences & Disorders
Education Levels of Communication Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,130 people earned their bachelor's degree in communication science. This makes it the 83rd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in communication science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,130 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,036 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 48 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 43 |
| Associate Degree | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
| Basic Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Communication Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for communication science majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in communication science. About 95.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 215 |
| Women | 4,915 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 254 |
| Black or African American | 169 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,249 |
| White | 3,142 |
| International Students | 55 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 261 |
Most Popular Communication Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 132 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in communication science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for communication science students seekinga bachelor's degree is Utah State University. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 322 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from USU. Of these students, 95% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Los Angeles is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication science. Roughly 26,700 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, 179 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from Cal State LA. About 96% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communication science. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 156 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from Cal State Fullerton. Of these students, 95% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Sacramento comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communication science. Roughly 32,200 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, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from Sac State. Of these students, 93% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Fresno. Roughly 25,400 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, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from Fresno State. Of these students, 94% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 98% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Northridge. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from CSUN. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Mississippi. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from Ole Miss. Of these students, 98% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Queens College. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from QC. Of these students, 96% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Appalachian State University. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from Appalachian State. About 95% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communication science. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from UT Austin. Of these students, 95% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Baylor University. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from Baylor. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication science. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from ASU - Tempe. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Central Michigan University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from Central Michigan. About 100% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Georgia. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from UGA. About 100% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication science. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,645 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from UW - Eau Claire. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from TTUHSC. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY New Paltz. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from SUNY New Paltz. About 97% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communication science. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 99% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Rhode Island is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication science. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in communication science from URI. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to communication science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 4,479 |
| Speech-Language Pathology | 1,445 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 176 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | 95 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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