Communication Sciences at Illinois State University
If you plan to study Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Illinois State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Illinois State University is located in Normal, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 127 communication sciences degrees were granted at Illinois State University.
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Studying Online at Illinois State University
Online coursework is an option at Illinois State University. Among 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Illinois State University
Rankings can help you compare Illinois State University’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #5 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 51 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #86 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #178 of 302 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #5 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 51 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #86 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #178 of 302 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Illinois State University
Graduates of Illinois 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 | $49,521 |
| 2 years | $30,538 |
| 3 years | $58,780 |
| 4 years | $55,006 |
| 5 years | $59,322 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication Sciences graduates from Illinois State University report median earnings of $55,006, compared with $58,604 for all Illinois State University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication Sciences graduates from Illinois State University comes in at $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at Illinois State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at Illinois State University are 98% women (124) and 2% men (3).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Illinois State University
Of the 86 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Illinois State University, 99% were women (85) and 1% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University, below the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Illinois State University
Among the 35 master’s communication sciences graduates at Illinois State University, 97% were women (34) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Illinois State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Illinois 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 Illinois State University
The Communication Sciences program at Illinois State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 127 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at Illinois State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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
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