Doctor’s Degrees in Communication Sciences
Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,034 people earned their doctor's degree in communication sciences. This makes it the 30th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in communication sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,325 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,306 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,034 |
| Graduate Certificate | 221 |
| Associate Degree | 201 |
| Basic Certificate | 130 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 71 |
Earnings of Communication Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in communication sciences is $75,573. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $74,232 to a high of $80,100.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for communication sciences students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in communication sciences. About 88.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 120 |
| Women | 914 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| White | 695 |
| International Students | 60 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 80 |
Most Popular Communication Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 109 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in communication sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northwestern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for communication sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. 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, 48 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Northwestern. Of these students, 93% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northwestern University communication sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,573.
A T Still University of Health Sciences is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from A T Still University of Health Sciences. About 71% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. A T Still University of Health Sciences communication sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,573.
Salus University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Salus University. About 84% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Salus University communication sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,573.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from NUS Florida. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that NUS Florida graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,573.
Pacific University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,228 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Pacific. Of these students, 88% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pacific University communication sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,573.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. 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, 21 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UC. Of these students, 89% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication sciences at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make a median salary of 75,573.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. 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, 20 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UT Dallas. Of these students, 100% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 75,573.
Vanderbilt University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 92% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Vanderbilt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,573.
The 10th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of the Pacific. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,506 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,924 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Pacific. Of these students, 89% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of the Pacific communication sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,573.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from USF Tampa. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication sciences at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 75,573.
The 10th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UCONN. Data shows that UCONN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,573.
The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UTHSC. Of these students, 89% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UTHSC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,573.
The 14th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Pitt. Data shows that Pitt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,573.
The 15th most popular school in the country for communication sciences 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, 17 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UW Seattle. University of Washington - Seattle Campus communication sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,573.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from IU Bloomington. About 92% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Indiana University - Bloomington communication sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,573.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. 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, 16 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 95% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication sciences at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 75,573.
University of Kansas is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from KU. Of these students, 100% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that KU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,573.
The 18th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rush University. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,957 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,013 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Rush University. Of these students, 91% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rush University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,573.
University of Memphis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UofM. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that UofM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,573.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to communication sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 29,168 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 16,935 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 13,508 |
| Nursing | 13,058 |
| Dentistry | 6,928 |
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
- Image Credit: By Ghozt Tramp under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.