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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 |
*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
- 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.