Communication Sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia
If you are interested in studying Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Missouri-Columbia sits in Columbia, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 72 communication sciences degrees were granted at University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Online Class Availability at University of Missouri-Columbia
Distance learning is available at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) studied exclusively online and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
Rankings can help you compare University of Missouri-Columbia’s Communication Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #6 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 28 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #196 of 302 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia
Those who finish University of Missouri-Columbia’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 | $52,965 |
| 2 years | $52,941 |
| 3 years | $58,889 |
| 4 years | $53,612 |
| 5 years | $58,353 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication Sciences graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia report median earnings of $53,612, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication Sciences graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at $24,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Communication Sciences graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are 97% women (70) and 3% men (2).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Of the 48 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 100% were women (48) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Minority students account for 12% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, below the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Of the 24 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 92% were women (22) and 8% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
*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 Missouri-Columbia
The Communication Sciences program at University of Missouri-Columbia includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 72 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at University of Missouri-Columbia pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.