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Communication Sciences at Midwestern University-Downers Grove

If you are interested in studying Communication Sciences, consider the program at Midwestern University-Downers Grove. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Midwestern University-Downers Grove sits in Downers Grove, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 40 communication sciences graduations were recorded at Midwestern University-Downers Grove.

Studying Online at Midwestern University-Downers Grove

Midwestern University-Downers Grove delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Communication Sciences Rankings at Midwestern University-Downers Grove

Use these rankings to compare Midwestern University-Downers Grove’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Midwestern University-Downers Grove

Students who complete Midwestern University-Downers Grove’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	$57,079
2 years	$52,607
3 years	$54,422
4 years	$58,658
5 years	$54,979

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from Midwestern University-Downers Grove earn a median of $58,658, compared with $129,495 for all Midwestern University-Downers Grove graduates — about 55% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Communication Sciences graduates at Midwestern University-Downers Grove, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences graduates at Midwestern University-Downers Grove are 100% women (40) and 0% men (0).

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Midwestern University-Downers Grove

Of the 40 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Midwestern University-Downers Grove, 100% were women (40) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Midwestern University-Downers Grove.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	5
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 28% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Midwestern University-Downers Grove, higher 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 Midwestern University-Downers Grove

The Communication Sciences program at Midwestern University-Downers Grove includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech-Language Pathology	40

Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Communication Sciences program at Midwestern University-Downers Grove pursue many career paths. Here 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.