Communication Sciences at Emerson College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, take a look at what Emerson College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Emerson College is in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 336 communication sciences graduations were recorded at Emerson College.
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Studying Online at Emerson College
Online coursework is an option at Emerson College. Of 5,263 students, 599 (11%) studied exclusively online and 533 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Emerson College
Use these rankings to compare Emerson College’s Communication Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 16 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #299 of 302 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Emerson College
Graduates of Emerson 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 | $56,751 |
| 2 years | $55,726 |
| 3 years | $62,323 |
| 4 years | $70,849 |
| 5 years | $74,461 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from Emerson College report median earnings of $70,849, compared with $50,784 for all Emerson College graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication Sciences graduates from Emerson College stands at $26,425.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication Sciences graduates at Emerson College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at Emerson College are 96% women (322) and 4% men (14).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Emerson College
Of the 10 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Emerson College, 100% were women (10) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Emerson College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Emerson College, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Emerson College
Of the 326 master’s communication sciences graduates at Emerson College, 96% were women (312) and 4% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Emerson College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 172 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 78 |
| Black / African American | 25 |
| Asian | 27 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Emerson College, 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 Emerson College
This Communication Sciences program at Emerson College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 10 |
| Speech-Language Pathology | 326 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at Emerson College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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