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Communication Sciences at Rockhurst University

Communication Sciences at Rockhurst University

If you are interested in studying Communication Sciences, take a look at what Rockhurst University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rockhurst University sits in Kansas City, MO.

During the most recent reporting year, 36 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Rockhurst University.

Studying Online at Rockhurst University

Many students take online classes at Rockhurst University. Of 3,577 students, 775 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,961 (55%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at Rockhurst University

These rankings give you a sense of how Rockhurst University’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #8 of 10
Best Value Missouri #8 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #18 of 28
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #26 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #229 of 315
Best Value Nationwide #238 of 302

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Rockhurst University

Those who finish Rockhurst University’s Communication Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication Sciences at Rockhurst University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $53,627
2 years $56,415
3 years $63,270
4 years $66,961
5 years $69,236

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from Rockhurst University take home a median $66,961, compared with $78,410 for all Rockhurst University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Rockhurst University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication Sciences graduates from Rockhurst University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at Rockhurst University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Communication Sciences graduates at Rockhurst University are 94% women (34) and 6% men (2).

Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Rockhurst University

Among the 9 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at Rockhurst University, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).

Rockhurst 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 Rockhurst University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at Rockhurst University

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Rockhurst University

Among the 23 master’s communication sciences graduates at Rockhurst University, 96% were women (22) and 4% were men (1).

Rockhurst 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 Rockhurst University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 18
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at Rockhurst University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Rockhurst University, below 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 Rockhurst University

The Communication Sciences program at Rockhurst University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Communication Sciences & Disorders 4
Speech-Language Pathology 32

Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Communication Sciences program at Rockhurst University work across a variety of fields. 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

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