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Graduate Certificates in Communication Sciences

291 Yearly Graduations
$61,934 Median Salary
92% Women
A graduate certificate in communication sciences is offered at 37 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of communication sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 291 students 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 9,211
Doctor’s Degree 1,045
Graduate Certificate 291

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.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in communication sciences. About 91.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 24
Women 267
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The racial-ethnic distribution of communication sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 9
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 78
White 121
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 67
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There are 37 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in communication sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

57 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Each year, around 40,300 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 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from CSUN. Of these students, 91% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

28 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in communication sciences. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 graduate certificates were handed out to communication sciences majors at Teachers College. Of these students, 93% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
20 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from UofM. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
19 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Georgia. 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. The communication sciences program at University of Georgia awarded 19 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

New York Medical College

Valhalla, New York
19 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

New York Medical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in communication sciences. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from New York Medical College.

18 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida International University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in communication sciences. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 graduate certificates were handed out to communication sciences majors at FIU. About 89% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
16 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 graduate certificates were handed out to communication sciences majors at UW - Madison. About 94% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

16 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 graduate certificates were handed out to communication sciences majors at CSUSM. About 88% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

MGH Institute of Health Professions

Boston, Massachusetts
15 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

MGH Institute of Health Professions comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in communication sciences. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $77,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $67,680 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#9

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
15 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. The communication sciences program at Portland State University awarded 15 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

13 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from UT Health San Antonio. Of these students, 92% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Salus University

Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Salus University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in communication sciences. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The communication sciences program at Salus University awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. The communication sciences program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women

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. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The communication sciences program at The University of Texas at El Paso awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to communication sciences majors at SDSU. About 86% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from UMCP. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

California State University - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is California State University - Los Angeles. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from Cal State LA. About 100% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to communication sciences majors at TWU. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Marywood University

Scranton, Pennsylvania
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Marywood University is the 19th 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 $35,534 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,888 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in communication sciences from Marywood. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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Public Health 2,359
Mental & Social Health Services 2,009
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,215
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences 915

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*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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