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Communication Sciences at University of Minnesota-Duluth

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, consider the program at University of Minnesota-Duluth. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Minnesota-Duluth is in Duluth, MN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 52 communication sciences degrees were awarded at University of Minnesota-Duluth.

Online Class Availability at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Online coursework is an option at University of Minnesota-Duluth. Of 9,253 students, 250 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,373 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Rankings can help you compare University of Minnesota-Duluth’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#2 of 5
Best Value	Minnesota	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#12 of 28
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#16 of 28
Best Value	Nationwide	#182 of 302
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#192 of 315

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth

Those who finish University of Minnesota-Duluth’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	$57,395
2 years	$29,685
4 years	$49,570
5 years	$62,612

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth earn a median of $49,570, compared with $59,496 for all University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication Sciences graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth is $21,164.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Communication Sciences graduates at University of Minnesota-Duluth, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences graduates at University of Minnesota-Duluth are 96% women (50) and 4% men (2).

Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Of the 21 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at University of Minnesota-Duluth, 95% were women (20) and 5% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Asian	1

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

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Among the 31 master’s communication sciences graduates at University of Minnesota-Duluth, 97% were women (30) and 3% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31

*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 Minnesota-Duluth

The Communication Sciences program at University of Minnesota-Duluth offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Communication Sciences & Disorders	52

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Communication Sciences program at University of Minnesota-Duluth go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.