Doctor’s Degrees in General Communication Sciences & Disorders
Education Levels of Communication Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 48 people earned their doctor's degree in communication science. This makes it the 234th most popular doctor'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 Doctor’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 communication science students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in communication science. About 81.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 39 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Communication Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from UT Dallas. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from UC. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from UMCP. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication science. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from Northwestern.
The 5th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from UW Seattle.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication science. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from UT Austin. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oregon is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from UO.
San Diego State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication science. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from SDSU. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wayne State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from Wayne State. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from UMN Twin Cities.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication science. Roughly 74,700 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 $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from ASU - Tempe.
The 7th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from UNC Greensboro.
University of Georgia comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication science. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from UGA.
University of Arizona comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from University of Arizona. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from UMass Amherst.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication science. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wichita State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,871 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from WSU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to communication science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist | 672 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 243 |
| Speech-Language Pathology | 54 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | 17 |
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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