Communication Sciences at Brigham Young University
If you are interested in studying Communication Sciences, consider the program at Brigham Young University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Brigham Young University is located in Provo, UT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 133 communication sciences degrees were granted at Brigham Young University.
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Online Class Availability at Brigham Young University
Online coursework is an option at Brigham Young University. Among 35,873 students, 898 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,887 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Brigham Young University
These rankings give you a sense of how Brigham Young University’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Utah | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #104 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #202 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Brigham Young University
Graduates of Brigham Young University’s Communication Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,153 |
| 2 years | $21,290 |
| 3 years | $16,126 |
| 4 years | $39,547 |
| 5 years | $50,902 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from Brigham Young University report median earnings of $39,547, compared with $66,875 for all Brigham Young University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication Sciences graduates from Brigham Young University is $11,974.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at Brigham Young University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication Sciences graduates at Brigham Young University are 98% women (131) and 2% men (2).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Brigham Young University
Among the 112 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Brigham Young University, 98% were women (110) and 2% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 95 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University, below the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Brigham Young University
Of the 21 master’s communication sciences graduates at Brigham Young University, 100% were women (21) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University, lower than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at Brigham Young University
This Communication Sciences program at Brigham Young University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology | 21 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 112 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at Brigham Young University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Communication Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Audiologists | $54,746 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $47,305 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.