Communication Sciences at Marquette University
If you plan to study Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Marquette University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Marquette University sits in Milwaukee, WI.
During the most recent reporting year, 70 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Marquette University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Marquette University
Distance learning is available at Marquette University. Of 11,746 students, 546 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,328 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Marquette University
Use these rankings to compare Marquette University’s Communication Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 51 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #100 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #271 of 302 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Marquette University
Those who finish Marquette University’s Communication Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,162 |
| 2 years | $51,273 |
| 3 years | $55,889 |
| 4 years | $57,709 |
| 5 years | $63,033 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from Marquette University report median earnings of $57,709, compared with $77,992 for all Marquette University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication Sciences graduates from Marquette University stands at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication Sciences graduates at Marquette University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at Marquette University are 100% women (70) and 0% men (0).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Marquette University
Among the 26 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at Marquette University, 100% were women (26) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Marquette University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 27% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Marquette University, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Marquette University
Of the 44 master’s communication sciences graduates at Marquette University, 100% were women (44) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Marquette University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Marquette 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 Marquette University
The Communication Sciences program at Marquette University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology | 70 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at Marquette 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.