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Communication Sciences at Saint Cloud State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, consider the program at Saint Cloud State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Saint Cloud State University is in Saint Cloud, MN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Saint Cloud State University.

Online Class Availability at Saint Cloud State University

Online coursework is an option at Saint Cloud State University. Among 10,732 students, 2,126 (20%) studied exclusively online and 3,789 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at Saint Cloud State University

Use these rankings to compare Saint Cloud State University’s Communication Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#5 of 5
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#21 of 28
Best Value	Nationwide	#109 of 302
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#251 of 315

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Saint Cloud State University

Graduates of Saint Cloud State 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	$51,417
2 years	$46,689
3 years	$34,227
4 years	$43,277
5 years	$49,473

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from Saint Cloud State University take home a median $43,277, compared with $58,906 for all Saint Cloud State University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication Sciences graduates from Saint Cloud State University comes in at $17,637.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at Saint Cloud State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Communication Sciences graduates at Saint Cloud State University are 97% women (28) and 3% men (1).

Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Saint Cloud State University

Of the 7 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Saint Cloud State University, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Cloud State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Cloud State University, lower than the national average of 33%.*

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Saint Cloud State University

Of the 22 master’s communication sciences graduates at Saint Cloud State University, 95% were women (21) and 5% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Saint Cloud State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Unknown	3

*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 Saint Cloud State University

This Communication Sciences program at Saint Cloud State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Communication Sciences & Disorders	29

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Communication Sciences program at Saint Cloud State University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.