Communication Sciences at Duquesne University
If you are interested in studying Communication Sciences, take a look at what Duquesne University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Duquesne University sits in Pittsburgh, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 78 communication sciences graduations were recorded at Duquesne University.
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Online Class Availability at Duquesne University
Distance learning is available at Duquesne University. Among 8,234 students, 561 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,706 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Duquesne University
Rankings can help you compare Duquesne University’s Communication Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #8 of 19 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #19 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 61 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #54 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #288 of 302 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Duquesne University
Students who complete Duquesne University’s Communication Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,470 |
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $57,765 |
| 4 years | $59,121 |
| 5 years | $64,659 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from Duquesne University take home a median $59,121, compared with $73,066 for all Duquesne University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication Sciences graduates from Duquesne University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Communication Sciences graduates at Duquesne University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at Duquesne University are 97% women (76) and 3% men (2).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Duquesne University
Among the 32 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Duquesne University, 100% were women (32) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Duquesne University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Duquesne University, below the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Duquesne University
Of the 46 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Duquesne University, 96% were women (44) and 4% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Duquesne University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 19 |
Minority students account for 7% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Duquesne 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 Duquesne University
The Communication Sciences program at Duquesne University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology | 78 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at Duquesne 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.