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Communication Sciences at University of Florida

If you are interested in studying Communication Sciences, consider the program at University of Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL.

During the most recent reporting year, 92 communication sciences degrees were granted at University of Florida.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Florida

Online coursework is an option at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at University of Florida

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Florida’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#2 of 10
Best Value	Florida	#2 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#11 of 302
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#29 of 315

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#2 of 10
Best Value	Florida	#2 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#11 of 302
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#29 of 315

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from University of Florida

Graduates of University of Florida’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	$32,861
2 years	$50,439
3 years	$61,261
4 years	$56,962
5 years	$70,033

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication Sciences graduates from University of Florida take home a median $56,962, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication Sciences graduates from University of Florida comes in at $15,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at University of Florida, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Communication Sciences graduates at University of Florida are 97% women (89) and 3% men (3).

Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida

Of the 51 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at University of Florida, 98% were women (50) and 2% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	16
Black / African American	2
Asian	4
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, higher than the national average of 33%.*

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at University of Florida

Of the 29 master’s communication sciences graduates at University of Florida, 93% were women (27) and 7% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Florida.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	4
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Florida, 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 University of Florida

The Communication Sciences program at University of Florida includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Audiology/Audiologist	12
Speech Pathology & Audiology	80

Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Communication Sciences program at University of Florida pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.