Master’s Degrees in Speech Communication
Education Levels of Speech Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,257 people earned their master's degree in speech communication. This makes it the 78th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for speech communication majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for speech communication majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in speech communication. About 74.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 573 |
| Women | 1,684 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of speech communication master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 83 |
| Black or African American | 214 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 273 |
| White | 1,162 |
| International Students | 368 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 157 |
Most Popular Speech Communication Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 165 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Purdue. About 75% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech communication. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 81% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Denver comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 148 people received their master's degree in speech communication from DU. About 86% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in speech communication from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 76% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Liberty University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech communication. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Liberty University. About 72% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 84 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Columbia. About 80% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 82% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Illinois State University. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Illinois State. About 80% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
West Virginia University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech communication. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in speech communication from WVU. About 65% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Alabama comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech communication. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in speech communication from UA. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
San Diego State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in speech communication from SDSU. About 82% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech communication. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in speech communication from CSUN. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is East Carolina University. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in speech communication from ECU. Of these students, 73% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Weber State University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in speech communication from WSU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Fullerton. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Cal State Fullerton. Of these students, 89% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of San Francisco. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in speech communication from USFCA. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Regent University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech communication. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Regent. About 70% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech communication. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in speech communication from UCF. About 70% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for speech communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Westminster College Utah. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in speech communication from Westminster College Salt Lake. Of these students, 78% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 1,166 |
| Communications | 711 |
| Other Communication & Media | 551 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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