Communication Sciences at Western Washington University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Western Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Washington University is in Bellingham, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 60 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Western Washington University.
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Studying Online at Western Washington University
Distance learning is available at Western Washington University. Of 14,710 students, 226 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Western Washington University
Use these rankings to compare Western Washington University’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Washington | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #176 of 302 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Washington | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #176 of 302 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Western Washington University
Students who complete Western Washington University’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 | $38,693 |
| 2 years | $38,553 |
| 3 years | $49,505 |
| 4 years | $56,132 |
| 5 years | $66,990 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from Western Washington University earn a median of $56,132, compared with $52,721 for all Western Washington University graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication Sciences graduates from Western Washington University is $17,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Communication Sciences graduates at Western Washington University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences graduates at Western Washington University are 93% women (56) and 7% men (4).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Western Washington University
Among the 33 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at Western Washington University, 100% were women (33) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Washington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Washington University, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Western Washington University
Among the 18 master’s communication sciences graduates at Western Washington University, 83% were women (15) and 17% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Western Washington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Western Washington University, higher than the national average of 27%.*
*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 Western Washington University
This Communication Sciences program at Western Washington University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 33 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 9 |
| Speech-Language Pathology | 18 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at Western Washington University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Communication Sciences graduates, 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.