Communication Sciences at Wichita State University
If you are interested in studying Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Wichita State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wichita State University sits in Wichita, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 55 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Wichita State University.
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Online Class Availability at Wichita State University
Online coursework is an option at Wichita State University. Among 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Wichita State University
Rankings can help you compare Wichita State University’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #26 of 28 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #99 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #273 of 315 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #26 of 28 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #99 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #273 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Wichita State University
Those who finish Wichita State 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 | $50,397 |
| 2 years | $35,127 |
| 3 years | $51,532 |
| 4 years | $52,612 |
| 5 years | $55,232 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication Sciences graduates from Wichita State University earn a median of $52,612, compared with $52,641 for all Wichita State University graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication Sciences graduates from Wichita State University comes in at $21,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at Wichita State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences graduates at Wichita State University are 91% women (50) and 9% men (5).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Wichita State University
Of the 26 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at Wichita State University, 88% were women (23) and 12% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Wichita State University
Among the 23 master’s communication sciences graduates at Wichita State University, 100% were women (23) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Wichita State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Wichita State University, lower than the national average of 27%.*
Communication Sciences Doctoral Program at Wichita State University
Of the 1 doctoral communication sciences graduates at Wichita State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Wichita State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 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 Wichita State University
This Communication Sciences program at Wichita State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 50 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at Wichita State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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.