Communication Sciences Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Communication Sciences is offered at 378 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Communication Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% of Communication Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 23,250 degrees were awarded toCommunication Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Communication Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 65 |
| Associate’s Degree | 224 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,786 |
| Master’s Degree | 11,200 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 975 |
Earnings of Communication Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Communication Sciences of $57,878 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,106 |
| 4 years | $57,878 |
| 5 years | $63,177 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Communication Sciences majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences. About 92.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 21 |
| Women | 264 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Communication Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 124 | 43.5% |
| Asian | 10 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 | 36.1% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 30 | 10.5% |
| International Students | 2 | 0.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.7% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Communication Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 410 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Communication Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
Emerson College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Communication Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 336 people received their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 307 graduate certificates in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 299 graduate certificates in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 266 graduate certificates in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 265 people received their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 206 graduate certificates in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 189 graduate certificates in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 181 graduate certificates in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 181 graduate certificates in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 175 graduate certificates in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 171 graduate certificates in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 169 graduate certificates in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 165 graduate certificates in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 158 graduate certificates in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their graduate certificate in Communication Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Communication Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 7,724 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 7,213 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 7,097 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 988 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 228 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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