Communication Sciences at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is in Seattle, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 99 communication sciences degrees were awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Many students take online classes at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Of 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Washington | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 315 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #37 of 302 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Washington | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 315 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #37 of 302 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Students who complete University of Washington-Seattle Campus’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 | $46,996 |
| 2 years | $46,319 |
| 3 years | $69,667 |
| 4 years | $63,470 |
| 5 years | $74,441 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication Sciences graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus take home a median $63,470, compared with $90,738 for all University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication Sciences graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus stands at $18,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Communication Sciences graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 93% women (92) and 7% men (7).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Among the 45 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 93% were women (42) and 7% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 51% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, higher than the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Among the 52 master’s communication sciences graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 92% were women (48) and 8% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, higher than the national average of 27%.*
Communication Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Among the 2 doctoral communication sciences graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Unknown | 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 Washington-Seattle Campus
The Communication Sciences program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 47 |
| Speech-Language Pathology | 52 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Communication Sciences program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus 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.