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Communication Sciences at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Communication Sciences at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, take a look at what Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Get started with the following essential facts.

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication Sciences at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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.

Communication Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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).

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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).

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 20
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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

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