Communication Sciences at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
If you plan to study Communication Sciences, consider the program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences sits in Little Rock, AR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 communication sciences graduations were recorded at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
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Studying Online at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Many students take online classes at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Of 3,485 students, 1,286 (37%) studied exclusively online and 502 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Use these rankings to compare University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #302 of 315 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #302 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Those who finish University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’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 | $55,269 |
| 2 years | $60,567 |
| 3 years | $54,435 |
| 4 years | $50,193 |
| 5 years | $55,724 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences report median earnings of $50,193, compared with $83,539 for all University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Communication Sciences graduates at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are 97% women (28) and 3% men (1).
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Among the 22 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 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 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 5% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, below 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 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The Communication Sciences program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist | 7 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 22 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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