Communication Sciences at Western Michigan University
If you plan to study communication sciences, take a look at what Western Michigan University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.WMU is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and has a total student population of 19,887.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Communication Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
WMU Communication Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences
WMU Communication Sciences Rankings
There were 8 students who received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences Student Demographics at WMU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Western Michigan University.
WMU Communication Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a communication sciences master's degree from WMU, 79% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Communication Sciences
The following communication sciences concentations are available at Western Michigan University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Michigan University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 26 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 8 |
Related Majors
- Nursing
- Health Sciences & Services
- Alternative Medicine & Systems
- Public Health
- Allied Health Professions
Careers That Communication Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in communication sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MI, the home state for Western Michigan University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MI | Average Salary in MI |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Professors | 5,440 | $131,020 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 3,950 | $78,220 |
| Audiologists | 450 | $71,250 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By TheKuLeR under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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