Communication Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you plan to study Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is located in Edwardsville, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 43 communication sciences graduations were recorded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Among 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #6 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 51 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #83 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Those who finish Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’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 | $33,497 |
| 2 years | $47,553 |
| 3 years | $47,251 |
| 4 years | $50,582 |
| 5 years | $54,353 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication Sciences graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville report median earnings of $50,582, compared with $71,140 for all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication Sciences graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes in at $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication Sciences graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 95% women (41) and 5% men (2).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Of the 29 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 97% were women (28) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Among the 14 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 93% were women (13) and 7% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 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 Edwardsville
The Communication Sciences program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 43 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Communication Sciences program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville work across a variety of fields. 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
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