Doctor’s Degrees in Communication Sciences
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Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,066 people earned their doctor's degree in communication sciences. 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 | 10,063 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,066 |
| Graduate Certificate | 299 |
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 median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in communication sciences is $106,100. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $137,833 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $63,500.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in communication sciences. About 89.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 116 |
| Women | 950 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 718 |
| International Students | 71 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 105 |
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 $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Northwestern. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from A T Still University of Health Sciences. About 79% of this group were women, and 9% 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Salus University. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
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. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from RMUoHP. About 97% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from NUS Florida. Of these students, 87% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $50,884 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,103 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Pacific. Of these students, 96% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UC. Of these students, 88% were women and 6% 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 $58,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Vanderbilt. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UT Dallas. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% 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 $52,918 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Pacific. About 88% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UCONN. About 92% of this group were women, and 17% 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from USF Tampa.
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 $9,696 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,148 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UTHSC. Of these students, 90% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Pitt. About 88% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from ASU - Tempe. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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 $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from IU Bloomington. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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 $30,315 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Rush University. About 88% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from KU. About 91% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Memphis. 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, 15 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UofM. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Communication Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 622 | |
| 274 | |
| 99 | |
| 52 | |
| 19 |
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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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