Communication Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 378 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Communication Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of Communication Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 23,250 students earned theirCommunication Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Communication Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 65 |
| Associate’s Degree | 224 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,786 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 11,200 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 975 |
Earnings of Communication Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Communication Sciences of $57,878 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,106 |
| 4 years | $57,878 |
| 5 years | $63,177 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Communication Sciences majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 96.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 413 |
| Women | 10,223 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Communication Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,101 | 66.8% |
| Asian | 531 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,623 | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 436 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 284 | 2.7% |
| Race Unknown | 472 | 4.4% |
| International Students | 144 | 1.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Communication Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 410 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Communication Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Communication Sciences students seeking a master's degree is Emerson College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 336 people received their master's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 307 people received their master's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their master's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 279 master's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communication Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their master's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 265 master's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communication Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their master's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communication Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their master's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communication Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their master's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 200 master's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their master's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 189 master's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communication Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 175 master's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 171 master's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 165 master's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communication Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their master's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communication Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their master's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Communication Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 7,724 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 7,213 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 7,097 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 988 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 228 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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