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Communication Sciences at Florida Atlantic University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, take a look at what Florida Atlantic University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Florida Atlantic University sits in Boca Raton, FL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 communication sciences graduations were recorded at Florida Atlantic University.

Studying Online at Florida Atlantic University

Online coursework is an option at Florida Atlantic University. Of 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at Florida Atlantic University

Use these rankings to compare Florida Atlantic University’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#3 of 10
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#6 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#10 of 10
Best Value	Nationwide	#32 of 302
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#42 of 74
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#239 of 315

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Florida Atlantic University

Graduates of Florida Atlantic 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	$57,670
2 years	$52,107

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at Florida Atlantic University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Communication Sciences graduates at Florida Atlantic University are 96% women (23) and 4% men (1).

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Florida Atlantic University

Of the 24 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Florida Atlantic University, 96% were women (23) and 4% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 17% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, below 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 Florida Atlantic University

The Communication Sciences program at Florida Atlantic University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Pathology & Audiology	24

Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Communication Sciences program at Florida Atlantic University go on to a range of careers. 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.