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Communication Sciences at Central Michigan University

If you are interested in studying Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Central Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 100 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Central Michigan University.

Online Class Availability at Central Michigan University

Online coursework is an option at Central Michigan University. Of 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at Central Michigan University

Rankings can help you compare Central Michigan University’s Communication Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#4 of 9
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#20 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#22 of 51
Best Value	Nationwide	#123 of 302
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#163 of 315

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#4 of 9
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#20 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#22 of 51
Best Value	Nationwide	#123 of 302
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#163 of 315

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Central Michigan University

Graduates of Central Michigan 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	$49,484
2 years	$30,602
3 years	$54,505
4 years	$55,117
5 years	$59,378

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication Sciences graduates from Central Michigan University earn a median of $55,117, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication Sciences graduates from Central Michigan University comes in at $23,992.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Communication Sciences graduates at Central Michigan University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Communication Sciences graduates at Central Michigan University are 97% women (97) and 3% men (3).

Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Central Michigan University

Among the 53 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at Central Michigan University, 100% were women (53) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	50
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 4% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University, below the national average of 33%.*

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Central Michigan University

Of the 39 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Central Michigan University, 92% were women (36) and 8% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	34
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University, below 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 Central Michigan University

The Communication Sciences program at Central Michigan University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Communication Sciences & Disorders	53
Audiology/Audiologist	8
Speech-Language Pathology	39

Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Communication Sciences program at Central Michigan University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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.