Doctor’s Degrees in Speech Communication
Education Levels of Speech Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 314 people earned their doctor's degree in speech communication. This earns it the #86 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in speech communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,257 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 314 |
| Graduate Certificate | 167 |
Earnings of Speech Communication Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in speech communication. About 64.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 111 |
| Women | 203 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of speech communication doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 169 |
| International Students | 54 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Most Popular Speech Communication Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 48 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in speech communication. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for speech communication students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from USC. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Regent University. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from Regent. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech communication. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from ASU - Tempe. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Michigan State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech communication. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from Michigan State. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech communication. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from UMCP. About 67% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech communication. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from CU - Boulder. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in speech communication. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from USF Tampa.
University of Kentucky comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech communication. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from UK. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern Mississippi. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from Southern Miss. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech communication. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from Ohio State. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech communication. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from UWM. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from BGSU.
University of Denver is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in speech communication. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from DU. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech communication. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from Georgia State. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Iowa. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from Iowa.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech communication. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from Louisiana State University. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech communication. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from U-M. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in speech communication. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from Columbia.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in speech communication. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 56% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in speech communication. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in speech communication from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 58% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to speech communication that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 153 |
| Other Communication & Media | 60 |
| Communications | 46 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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