Communication Sciences at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is located in Portales, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 111 communication sciences degrees were granted at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus. Among 5,725 students, 3,630 (63%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,226 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus’s Communication Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #30 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #31 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #265 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Graduates of Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus’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 | $44,565 |
| 2 years | $35,989 |
| 3 years | $38,483 |
| 4 years | $47,645 |
| 5 years | $54,175 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus report median earnings of $47,645, compared with $47,161 for all Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication Sciences graduates from Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Communication Sciences graduates at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus are 88% women (98) and 12% men (13).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Of the 63 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, 86% were women (54) and 14% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Among the 48 master’s communication sciences graduates at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, 92% were women (44) and 8% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
Minority students account for 48% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, 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 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
The Communication Sciences program at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 111 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Communication Sciences program at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here 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
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