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Communication Sciences in Massachusetts

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Communication Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

591 Communication Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Communication Sciences is the 62nd most popular major in the state out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 363
Bachelor’s Degree 198
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Associate Degree 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 73.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

7,940 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 Massachusetts

Communication Sciences grads earn an average of $85,720 in the state and $82,210 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer communication sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Emerson College

Boston
162 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,415 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $45,171. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,269 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,876 a year. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,724 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,120 a year. 94% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Elms College

Chicopee
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,355 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,321. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#9

Springfield College

Springfield
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,068 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Springfield College. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average.

Communication Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers communication sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Speech-Language Pathologists 13% $85,870
Audiologists 13% $79,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nursing 6,626
Public Health 1,567
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,457
Rehabilitation Professions 1,434
Allied Health Professions 1,125
Health/Medical Admin Services 859
Mental & Social Health Services 829
Health Sciences & Services 789

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