Communication Sciences at Southern University and A & M College
If you plan to study Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Southern University and A & M College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern University and A & M College sits in Baton Rouge, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 44 communication sciences degrees were granted at Southern University and A & M College.
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Online Class Availability at Southern University and A & M College
Many students take online classes at Southern University and A & M College. Among 8,279 students, 379 (5%) studied exclusively online and 3,466 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Southern University and A & M College
Rankings can help you compare Southern University and A & M College’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #54 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #219 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #307 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Southern University and A & M College
Those who finish Southern University and A & M College’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 | $40,450 |
| 2 years | $55,964 |
| 3 years | $47,501 |
| 4 years | $54,219 |
| 5 years | $57,835 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from Southern University and A & M College report median earnings of $54,219, compared with $53,844 for all Southern University and A & M College graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication Sciences graduates from Southern University and A & M College comes in at $37,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at Southern University and A & M College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Communication Sciences graduates at Southern University and A & M College are 100% women (44) and 0% men (0).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Southern University and A & M College
Among the 22 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Southern University and A & M College, 100% were women (22) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern University and A & M College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 20 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 91% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern University and A & M College, higher than the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Southern University and A & M College
Among the 22 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Southern University and A & M College, 100% were women (22) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Southern University and A & M College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 73% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Southern University and A & M College, higher 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 University and A & M College
This Communication Sciences program at Southern University and A & M College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 44 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Communication Sciences program at Southern University and A & M College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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.