Communication Sciences at University of Kentucky
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, consider the program at University of Kentucky. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 81 communication sciences degrees were awarded at University of Kentucky.
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Online Class Availability at University of Kentucky
Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) studied exclusively online and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at University of Kentucky
Use these rankings to compare University of Kentucky’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 74 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #182 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from University of Kentucky
Students who complete University of Kentucky’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 | $51,865 |
| 2 years | $54,331 |
| 3 years | $48,511 |
| 4 years | $52,481 |
| 5 years | $60,289 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication Sciences graduates from University of Kentucky take home a median $52,481, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication Sciences graduates from University of Kentucky stands at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Communication Sciences graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at University of Kentucky are 100% women (81) and 0% men (0).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky
Of the 52 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 100% were women (52) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, below the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at University of Kentucky
Of the 29 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 100% were women (29) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, 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 Kentucky
The Communication Sciences program at University of Kentucky breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 81 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Communication Sciences program at University of Kentucky go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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