Doctor’s Degrees in Communication Sciences
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Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,045 doctor's degrees were awarded to communication sciences majors. This earns it the #30 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 communication sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 9,211 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,045 |
| Graduate Certificate | 291 |
Earnings of Communication Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in communication sciences is $70,837. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $67,245 and the high is $73,761.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for communication sciences majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in communication sciences. About 89.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 107 |
| Women | 938 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 729 |
| International Students | 66 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 106 |
Most Popular Communication Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 109 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in communication sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for communication sciences students seekinga doctor's degree is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Northwestern. About 96% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
A T Still University of Health Sciences comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from A T Still University of Health Sciences. About 85% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Salus University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 doctor's degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at Salus University. Of these students, 86% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. The communication sciences program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions awarded 28 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. The communication sciences program at Nova Southeastern University awarded 25 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Pacific University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,909 per year. The communication sciences program at Pacific University awarded 24 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 doctor's degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at UC. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at UT Dallas. Of these students, 90% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at Vanderbilt. About 85% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of the Pacific is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,128 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 doctor's degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at Pacific. About 95% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The communication sciences program at University of South Florida - Main Campus awarded 19 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
University of Connecticut is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 doctor's degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at UCONN.
The 10th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,190 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UTHSC. About 95% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at Pitt.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at UW Seattle. Of these students, 88% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The communication sciences program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from ASU - Tempe. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
University of Kansas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 doctor's degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at KU. About 87% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rush University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,828 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,253 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Rush University. Of these students, 80% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Memphis. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 doctor's degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at UofM. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to communication sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Medicine | 28,623 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 15,249 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 15,192 |
| Nursing | 10,943 |
| Dentistry | 6,742 |
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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