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Communication Sciences at North Carolina Central University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, consider the program at North Carolina Central University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

North Carolina Central University is located in Durham, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 35 communication sciences degrees were granted at North Carolina Central University.

Online & Distance Learning at North Carolina Central University

Many students take online classes at North Carolina Central University. Of 8,579 students, 2,041 (24%) studied exclusively online and 4,382 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at North Carolina Central University

Use these rankings to compare North Carolina Central University’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	North Carolina	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#6 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#36 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#59 of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#137 of 302
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#292 of 315

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from North Carolina Central University

Graduates of North Carolina Central University’s Communication Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$54,912
2 years	$51,607
3 years	$54,657
4 years	$49,632
5 years	$60,597

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from North Carolina Central University report median earnings of $49,632, compared with $48,705 for all North Carolina Central University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Communication Sciences graduates at North Carolina Central University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences graduates at North Carolina Central University are 97% women (34) and 3% men (1).

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at North Carolina Central University

Among the 35 master’s communication sciences graduates at North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	6
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 40% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at North Carolina Central University, above 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 North Carolina Central University

This Communication Sciences program at North Carolina Central University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Communication Sciences & Disorders	35

Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Communication Sciences program at North Carolina Central University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.