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Communication Sciences at Illinois State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication Sciences at Illinois State University
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.

Communication Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Illinois State University

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).

Illinois 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 Illinois State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 74
Hispanic / Latino 9
Asian 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at Illinois State University

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).

Illinois 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 Illinois State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 32
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at Illinois State University

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

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