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2023 Most Popular Communication Sciences Schools in Indiana

7 Colleges
$42,684 Avg Salary
$22,173 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication Sciences School for You

With 480 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, communication sciences is the #51 most popular major in Indiana.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Communication Sciences Schools in Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Indiana to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication Sciences program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Communication Sciences Colleges.

#1

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Our 2023 rankings named Purdue University - Main Campus the most popular school in Indiana for communication sciences students. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at Purdue accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $254, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Indiana University - Bloomington. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Schools in Indiana list. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Bloomington.

After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from IU Bloomington carry an average student debt load of $21,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $328, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

The excellent programs at Ball State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication sciences schools in Indiana. Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from Ball State carry an average student debt load of $20,500.

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#4

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Saint Mary’s College is a great place for communication sciences students. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, St. Mary's College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at St. Mary's College take out is $26,000.

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#5

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Indiana State University is a great place for communication sciences students. Indiana State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Terre Haute.

While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at Indiana State accumulate an average of around $20,539 in student debt.

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Purdue University Fort Wayne did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for communication sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Fort Wayne, PFW is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, communication sciences graduates from PFW take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

Butler University

Indianapolis, IN

Butler University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication Sciences Schools in Indiana ranking. Butler is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

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Best Communication Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Communication Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 511
Ohio 924
Illinois 860
Wisconsin 585

One of 30 majors within the area of study, communication sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Communication Sciences

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 7 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Ghozt Tramp.

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