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Communication Sciences at Elmhurst University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, consider the program at Elmhurst University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Elmhurst University is located in Elmhurst, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 70 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Elmhurst University.

Online & Distance Learning at Elmhurst University

Distance learning is available at Elmhurst University. Among 3,997 students, 604 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,564 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at Elmhurst University

Use these rankings to compare Elmhurst University’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#6 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#11 of 51
Best Value	Illinois	#12 of 14
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#38 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#90 of 315
Best Value	Nationwide	#209 of 302

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Elmhurst University

Those who finish Elmhurst University’s Communication Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$56,194
2 years	$53,358
3 years	$48,489
4 years	$60,007
5 years	$61,153

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from Elmhurst University report median earnings of $60,007, compared with $68,641 for all Elmhurst University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication Sciences graduates from Elmhurst University is $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at Elmhurst University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences graduates at Elmhurst University are 94% women (66) and 6% men (4).

Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Elmhurst University

Of the 42 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at Elmhurst University, 95% were women (40) and 5% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	16
Asian	6
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Elmhurst University, above the national average of 33%.*

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Elmhurst University

Among the 28 master’s communication sciences graduates at Elmhurst University, 93% were women (26) and 7% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	8
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 36% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Elmhurst University, above 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 Elmhurst University

The Communication Sciences program at Elmhurst University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Communication Sciences & Disorders	70

Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Communication Sciences program at Elmhurst University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Communication Sciences graduates, 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.