Graduate Certificates in Communication Sciences
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Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 299 people earned their graduate certificate in communication sciences. This makes it the 62nd most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in communication sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 10,063 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,066 |
| Graduate Certificate | 299 |
Earnings of Communication Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in communication sciences is $61,934. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $59,536 to a high of $64,331.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in communication sciences is $18,750. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $40,125 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,692.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in communication sciences. About 95.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 284 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 |
| White | 133 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 35 |
Most Popular Communication Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 37 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in communication sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
California State University - Northridge tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for communication sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. 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, 57 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from CSUN.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in communication sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from Teachers College. About 100% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Memphis is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in communication sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,378 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from UofM. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from UGA. Of these students, 94% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York Medical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in communication sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from New York Medical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida International University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in communication sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from FIU. Of these students, 100% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Wisconsin - Madison. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from UW - Madison. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - San Marcos is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in communication sciences. Each year, around 16,300 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, 16 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from CSUSM. Of these students, 93% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Portland State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in communication sciences. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,048 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from Portland State University. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in communication sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from UT Health San Antonio. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in communication sciences. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from UC.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in communication sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from UTEP. Of these students, 100% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is San Diego State University. 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, 7 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from SDSU. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in communication sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from UMCP. Of these students, 100% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is California State University - Los Angeles. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from Cal State LA. About 88% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in communication sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 100% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas Woman's University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from TWU. Of these students, 100% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Communication Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 135 | |
| 76 | |
| 55 | |
| 26 | |
| 7 |
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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