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Communication Sciences at Gallaudet University

Communication Sciences at Gallaudet University

If you plan to study Communication Sciences, take a look at what Gallaudet University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Gallaudet University is in Washington, DC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 communication sciences graduations were recorded at Gallaudet University.

Studying Online at Gallaudet University

Distance learning is available at Gallaudet University. Of 1,335 students, 245 (18%) studied exclusively online and 553 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at Gallaudet University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value District Of Columbia #1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #3 of 4
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #8 of 60
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #56 of 61
Best Value Nationwide #97 of 302
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #242 of 315

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value District Of Columbia #1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #3 of 4
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #8 of 60
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #56 of 61
Best Value Nationwide #97 of 302
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #242 of 315

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Gallaudet University

Those who finish Gallaudet University’s Communication Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication Sciences at Gallaudet University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $58,525
2 years $62,744
3 years $69,444
4 years $75,360
5 years $79,796

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from Gallaudet University earn a median of $75,360, compared with $56,901 for all Gallaudet University graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.

Communication Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Gallaudet University

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at Gallaudet University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at Gallaudet University are 82% women (27) and 18% men (6).

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Gallaudet University

Among the 24 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Gallaudet University, 83% were women (20) and 17% were men (4).

Gallaudet University gender breakdown of Communication Sciences Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 15
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at Gallaudet University

Minority students account for 33% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Gallaudet University, higher than the national average of 27%.*

Communication Sciences Doctoral Program at Gallaudet University

Of the 9 doctoral communication sciences degrees awarded at Gallaudet University, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).

Gallaudet University gender breakdown of Communication Sciences Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Gallaudet University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at Gallaudet University

Minority students account for 44% of Communication Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Gallaudet University, higher than the national average of 22%.*

*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 Gallaudet University

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

Concentration Graduates
Audiology/Audiologist 18
Speech-Language Pathology 15

Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Communication Sciences program at Gallaudet University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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