Communication Sciences at The University of Montana
If you are interested in studying Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at The University of Montana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Montana sits in Missoula, MT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 97 communication sciences graduations were recorded at The University of Montana.
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Online Class Availability at The University of Montana
Online coursework is an option at The University of Montana. Among 10,811 students, 2,398 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,174 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at The University of Montana
Use these rankings to compare The University of Montana’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Montana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #160 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #246 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from The University of Montana
Students who complete The University of Montana’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 | $51,604 |
| 2 years | $45,852 |
| 3 years | $48,041 |
| 4 years | $52,446 |
| 5 years | $55,255 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from The University of Montana take home a median $52,446, compared with $49,692 for all The University of Montana graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication Sciences graduates from The University of Montana comes in at $24,648.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at The University of Montana, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at The University of Montana are 99% women (96) and 1% men (1).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at The University of Montana
Among the 39 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at The University of Montana, 97% were women (38) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Montana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 5% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Montana, below the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at The University of Montana
Of the 36 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at The University of Montana, 100% were women (36) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at The University of Montana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 11% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at The University of Montana, lower than the national average of 27%.*
Communication Sciences Doctoral Program at The University of Montana
Among the 1 doctoral communication sciences graduates at The University of Montana, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences doctoral degree recipients at The University of Montana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*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 The University of Montana
This Communication Sciences program at The University of Montana includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 60 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 36 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at The University of Montana go on to a range of careers. Here 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.