Master’s Degrees in General Communication Sciences & Disorders
Education Levels of Communication Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,036 people earned their master's degree in communication science. This earns it the #86 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 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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for communication science majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for communication science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in communication science. About 95.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 99 |
| Women | 1,937 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 124 |
| Black or African American | 76 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 316 |
| White | 1,311 |
| International Students | 49 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 160 |
Most Popular Communication Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 70 colleges that offer a master’s degree in communication science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The University of Texas at Dallas tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 123 people received their master's degree in communication science from UT Dallas. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
Baylor University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. 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, 116 people received their master's degree in communication science from Baylor. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.
MGH Institute of Health Professions comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $85,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,275 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in communication science from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Of these students, 95% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Roughly 40,300 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, 50 people received their master's degree in communication science from CSUN. About 97% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Minnesota State University - Mankato comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in communication science from Minnesota State Mankato. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Chapman University. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,604 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in communication science from Chapman. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 42 people received their master's degree in communication science from UW - Eau Claire. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Francisco State University. Roughly 27,300 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, 41 people received their master's degree in communication science from SFSU. About 85% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. 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, 41 people received their master's degree in communication science from TTUHSC. Of these students, 100% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wayne State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. 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, 39 people received their master's degree in communication science from Wayne State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
University of Houston comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in communication science from UH. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
North Carolina Central University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in communication science from North Carolina Central University. About 93% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oregon comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. 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, 36 people received their master's degree in communication science from UO. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 36 people received their master's degree in communication science from UT Austin. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Utah State University. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 36 people received their master's degree in communication science from USU. About 88% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas State University. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in communication science from Texas State. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Montclair State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in communication science from Montclair State. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. 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, 35 people received their master's degree in communication science from University of Arizona. Of these students, 89% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. 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, 33 people received their master's degree in communication science from UMN Twin Cities. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to communication science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology | 5,059 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 2,992 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 139 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | 80 |
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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