2023 Best Communication Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Communication Sciences School for You
With 1,232 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, communication sciences is the #41 most popular major in Pennsylvania.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Communication Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Communication Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Best Communication Sciences Colleges.
Top 10 Best Communication Sciences Schools
Our analysis found Salus University to be the best school for communication sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Salus University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Elkins Park.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Duquesne University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Communication Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at Duquesne accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Moravian College is a great place for communication sciences students. Moravian is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Bethlehem.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Marywood University is a great place for communication sciences students. Marywood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton.
The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at Marywood take out is $20,147.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a great place for communication sciences students. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at Pitt accumulate an average of around $26,085 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $456, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for communication sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public college with a large student population.
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Temple University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Communication Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from Temple carry an average student debtload of $25,000.
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La Salle University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for communication sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, La Salle is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at La Salle accumulate an average of around $26,621 in student debt.
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best communication sciences programs. IUP is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Indiana.
On average, communication sciences graduates from IUP take out $20,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania ranked #10 on this year’s Best Communication Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Clarion University is a small public school located in the remote town of Clarion.
On average, communication sciences graduates from Clarion University take out $24,250 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $288.
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Explore all the Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 2,200 |
| Maryland | 296 |
| New Jersey | 216 |
| District of Columbia | 136 |
| Delaware | 25 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Communication Sciences
Communication Sciences is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 322,592 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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