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Communication Sciences at University of Maine

If you are interested in studying Communication Sciences, take a look at what University of Maine. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Maine is in Orono, ME.

During the most recent reporting year, 38 communication sciences degrees were awarded at University of Maine.

Online Class Availability at University of Maine

Distance learning is available at University of Maine. Of 12,029 students, 2,466 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,263 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at University of Maine

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Maine	#1 of 1
Best Value	Maine	#1 of 1
Best Value	New England (Region)	#5 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#16 of 16
Best Value	Nationwide	#189 of 302
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#287 of 315

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from University of Maine

Those who finish University of Maine’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	$41,872
4 years	$41,768
5 years	$51,173

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from University of Maine report median earnings of $41,768, compared with $53,600 for all University of Maine graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication Sciences graduates from University of Maine stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at University of Maine, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences graduates at University of Maine are 95% women (36) and 5% men (2).

Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Maine

Of the 19 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at University of Maine, 95% were women (18) and 5% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maine, below the national average of 33%.*

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at University of Maine

Of the 19 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at University of Maine, 95% were women (18) and 5% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
International (Nonresident)	5

*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 Maine

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

Concentration	Graduates
Communication Sciences & Disorders	38

Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Communication Sciences program at University of Maine work across a variety of fields. Here 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.