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Communication Sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication Sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia
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.

Communication Sciences earnings compared with all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

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).

University of Missouri-Columbia gender breakdown of Communication Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

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).

University of Missouri-Columbia gender breakdown of Communication Sciences Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

*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

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