Communication Sciences at Governors State University
If you plan to study Communication Sciences, take a look at what Governors State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Governors State University is in University Park, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 36 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Governors State University.
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Online Class Availability at Governors State University
Many students take online classes at Governors State University. Among 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Governors State University
Rankings can help you compare Governors State University’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 51 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #53 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #288 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Governors State University
Students who complete Governors State University’s Communication Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,520 |
| 2 years | $47,742 |
| 3 years | $52,548 |
| 4 years | $53,145 |
| 5 years | $57,817 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from Governors State University report median earnings of $53,145, compared with $56,614 for all Governors State University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication Sciences graduates from Governors State University comes in at $25,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at Governors State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at Governors State University are 100% women (36) and 0% men (0).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Governors State University
Of the 12 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at Governors State University, 100% were women (12) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 50% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State University, above the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Governors State University
Of the 24 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Governors State University, 100% were women (24) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Governors State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Governors State 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 Governors State University
The Communication Sciences program at Governors State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 12 |
| Speech-Language Pathology | 24 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at Governors State University go on to a range of careers. Below are 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.