Master’s Degrees in General Communication Sciences & Disorders
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Education Levels of Communication Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,088 people earned their master's degree in communication science. This earns it the #86 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in communication science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,088 |
| Graduate Certificate | 76 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 52 |
Earnings of Communication Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for communication science majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for communication science students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in communication science. About 96.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 81 |
| Women | 2,007 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 125 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 346 |
| White | 1,392 |
| International Students | 35 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 128 |
Most Popular Communication Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 70 colleges that offer a master’s degree in communication science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The University of Texas at Dallas tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in communication science from UT Dallas. About 99% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Baylor University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,772 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in communication science from Baylor. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
MGH Institute of Health Professions is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $80,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $70,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in communication science from MGH Institute of Health Professions. About 93% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Northridge is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. Roughly 40,300 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, 50 people received their master's degree in communication science from CSUN. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Minnesota State University - Mankato is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,836 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in communication science from Minnesota State Mankato. Of these students, 97% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Fresno comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Each year, around 25,400 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, 47 people received their master's degree in communication science from Fresno State. About 95% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Chapman University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,603 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in communication science from Chapman. Of these students, 93% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,188 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in communication science from UW - Eau Claire. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
San Francisco State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Roughly 27,300 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, 41 people received their master's degree in communication science from SFSU. Of these students, 97% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in communication science from TTUHSC. About 100% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wayne State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in communication science from Wayne State. Of these students, 100% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Houston is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in communication science from UH. Of these students, 97% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina Central University. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in communication science from North Carolina Central University. About 95% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oregon is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,011 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in communication science from UO. About 84% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in communication science from Texas State. Of these students, 94% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in communication science from UT Austin. Of these students, 100% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Utah State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in communication science from USU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in communication science from University of Arizona. About 97% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Montclair State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,755 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in communication science from Montclair State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in communication science from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 93% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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