Communication Sciences at CUNY Lehman College
If you plan to study Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at CUNY Lehman College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY Lehman College sits in Bronx, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 123 communication sciences degrees were granted at CUNY Lehman College.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY Lehman College
Many students take online classes at CUNY Lehman College. Of 13,324 students, 3,198 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,465 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at CUNY Lehman College
These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY Lehman College’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 60 |
| Best Value | New York | #3 of 25 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #6 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from CUNY Lehman College
Those who finish CUNY Lehman College’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 | $31,308 |
| 2 years | $36,412 |
| 3 years | $42,599 |
| 4 years | $54,474 |
| 5 years | $70,371 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from CUNY Lehman College report median earnings of $54,474, compared with $64,053 for all CUNY Lehman College graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication Sciences graduates from CUNY Lehman College stands at $11,544.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication Sciences graduates at CUNY Lehman College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication Sciences graduates at CUNY Lehman College are 93% women (115) and 7% men (8).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at CUNY Lehman College
Among the 91 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at CUNY Lehman College, 92% were women (84) and 8% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Lehman College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 66 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 97% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Lehman College, higher than the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at CUNY Lehman College
Among the 3 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at CUNY Lehman College, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at CUNY Lehman College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at CUNY Lehman College, higher 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 CUNY Lehman College
The Communication Sciences program at CUNY Lehman College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology | 32 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 91 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Communication Sciences program at CUNY Lehman College pursue many career paths. 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
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