Communication Sciences at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 communication sciences degrees were granted at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #9 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #42 of 51 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #145 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #266 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’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 | $49,867 |
| 2 years | $50,709 |
| 3 years | $52,492 |
| 4 years | $55,095 |
| 5 years | $54,198 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $55,095, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication Sciences graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale stands at $22,225.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 85% women (23) and 15% men (4).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Among the 5 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 22 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 82% were women (18) and 18% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, lower 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
The Communication Sciences program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 27 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Communication Sciences majors, 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.