Communication Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Colorado Boulder. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Colorado Boulder is located in Boulder, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 118 communication sciences graduations were recorded at University of Colorado Boulder.
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Online Class Availability at University of Colorado Boulder
Online coursework is an option at University of Colorado Boulder. Of 38,799 students, 797 (2%) studied exclusively online and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder
Use these rankings to compare University of Colorado Boulder’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #211 of 302 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #211 of 302 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder
Students who complete University of Colorado Boulder’s Communication Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,356 |
| 2 years | $37,923 |
| 3 years | $43,534 |
| 4 years | $56,274 |
| 5 years | $72,483 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from University of Colorado Boulder take home a median $56,274, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication Sciences graduates from University of Colorado Boulder stands at $19,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Communication Sciences graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 97% women (114) and 3% men (4).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder
Among the 60 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 95% were women (57) and 5% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 23% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder
Among the 52 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 98% were women (51) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, above 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 Colorado Boulder
This Communication Sciences program at University of Colorado Boulder breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 112 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Communication Sciences program at University of Colorado Boulder work across a variety of fields. 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
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