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Communication Sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Communication Sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

If you plan to study Communication Sciences, consider the program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is in Chapel Hill, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 41 communication sciences graduations were recorded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Studying Online at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Of 32,438 students, 1,858 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,669 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #1 of 6
Best Value North Carolina #3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #4 of 74
Best Value Southeast (Region) #10 of 70
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #33 of 315
Best Value Nationwide #35 of 302

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #1 of 6
Best Value North Carolina #3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #4 of 74
Best Value Southeast (Region) #10 of 70
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #33 of 315
Best Value Nationwide #35 of 302

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Those who finish University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Communication Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication Sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $60,099
2 years $61,728
3 years $63,440
4 years $65,103
5 years $73,721

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication Sciences graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill take home a median $65,103, compared with $72,614 for all University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication Sciences earnings compared with all majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, by degree type.

Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 100% women (41) and 0% men (0).

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Of the 28 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 100% were women (28) and 0% were men (0).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 4
Asian 1
Two or More Races 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, higher than the national average of 27%.*

Communication Sciences Doctoral Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Of the 3 doctoral communication sciences graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill gender breakdown of Communication Sciences Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

*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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill

This Communication Sciences program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Audiology/Audiologist 10
Speech Pathology & Audiology 31

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Communication Sciences program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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