Communication Sciences at Nova Southeastern University
If you plan to study Communication Sciences, take a look at what Nova Southeastern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Nova Southeastern University is in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 171 communication sciences graduations were recorded at Nova Southeastern University.
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Studying Online at Nova Southeastern University
Online coursework is an option at Nova Southeastern University. Of 20,910 students, 5,509 (26%) studied exclusively online and 6,748 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Nova Southeastern University
Use these rankings to compare Nova Southeastern University’s Communication Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Florida | #9 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 74 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #68 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #279 of 302 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Florida | #9 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 74 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #68 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #279 of 302 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Nova Southeastern University
Graduates of Nova Southeastern 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 | $54,443 |
| 2 years | $53,133 |
| 3 years | $56,159 |
| 4 years | $57,635 |
| 5 years | $65,527 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication Sciences graduates from Nova Southeastern University report median earnings of $57,635, compared with $88,351 for all Nova Southeastern University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at Nova Southeastern University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at Nova Southeastern University are 97% women (166) and 3% men (5).
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Nova Southeastern University
Of the 149 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Nova Southeastern University, 99% were women (147) and 1% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 85 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 41 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University, 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 Nova Southeastern University
This Communication Sciences program at Nova Southeastern University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist | 16 |
| Speech-Language Pathology | 155 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Communication Sciences program at Nova Southeastern University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.