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Communication Sciences at Idaho State University

Communication Sciences at Idaho State University

If you plan to study Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Idaho State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Idaho State University sits in Pocatello, ID.

During the most recent reporting year, 95 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Idaho State University.

Studying Online at Idaho State University

Many students take online classes at Idaho State University. Among 13,061 students, 2,515 (19%) studied exclusively online and 4,627 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at Idaho State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Idaho State University’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Idaho #1 of 1
Best Value Idaho #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #6 of 9
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #7 of 9
Best Value Nationwide #164 of 302
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #233 of 315

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Idaho #1 of 1
Best Value Idaho #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #6 of 9
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #7 of 9
Best Value Nationwide #164 of 302
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #233 of 315

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Idaho State University

Those who finish Idaho State 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 Idaho State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,796
2 years $42,182
3 years $45,353
4 years $52,775
5 years $64,955

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication Sciences graduates from Idaho State University take home a median $52,775, compared with $53,326 for all Idaho State University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Idaho State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication Sciences graduates from Idaho State University stands at $19,600.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at Idaho State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences graduates at Idaho State University are 95% women (90) and 5% men (5).

Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Idaho State University

Among the 40 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Idaho State University, 95% were women (38) and 5% were men (2).

Idaho State University gender breakdown of Communication Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 30
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 1
Asian 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at Idaho State University

Minority students account for 25% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Idaho State University, lower than the national average of 33%.*

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Idaho State University

Of the 47 master’s communication sciences graduates at Idaho State University, 96% were women (45) and 4% were men (2).

Idaho State 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 Idaho State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 41
Hispanic / Latino 4
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at Idaho State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Idaho State University, lower than 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 Idaho State University

The Communication Sciences program at Idaho State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Audiology/Audiologist 8
Speech-Language Pathology 47
Speech Pathology & Audiology 40

Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Communication Sciences program at Idaho State University work across a variety of fields. 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

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