Communication Sciences at George Washington University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, consider the program at George Washington University. Get started with the following essential facts.
George Washington University is in Washington, DC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 63 communication sciences degrees were granted at George Washington University.
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Online Class Availability at George Washington University
Distance learning is available at George Washington University. Among 25,374 students, 3,989 (16%) studied exclusively online and 1,955 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at George Washington University
Use these rankings to compare George Washington University’s Communication Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 315 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #293 of 302 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from George Washington University
Graduates of George Washington 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 | $56,033 |
| 2 years | $65,486 |
| 3 years | $69,048 |
| 4 years | $75,175 |
| 5 years | $78,452 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication Sciences graduates from George Washington University earn a median of $75,175, compared with $92,364 for all George Washington University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at George Washington University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at George Washington University are 94% women (59) and 6% men (4).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at George Washington University
Among the 7 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at George Washington University, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at George Washington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at George Washington University, above the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at George Washington University
Of the 56 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at George Washington University, 93% were women (52) and 7% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at George Washington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 27% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at George Washington 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 George Washington University
The Communication Sciences program at George Washington University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 63 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at George Washington University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.