Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences
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Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors
In 2020-2021, 9,211 master's degrees were awarded to communication sciences majors. This earns it the #24 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 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in communication sciences is $54,912. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $51,417 to a high of $58,529.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for communication sciences majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in communication sciences. About 96.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 373 |
| Women | 8,838 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 398 |
| Black or African American | 348 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,104 |
| White | 6,534 |
| International Students | 144 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 683 |
Most Popular Communication Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 286 colleges that offer a master’s degree in communication sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for communication sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 156 master's degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at NYU. Of these students, 96% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Emerson College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication sciences. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,248 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 148 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from Emerson. Of these students, 97% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 2020-2021 academic year, 123 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from UT Dallas. Of these students, 98% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their master'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 121 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 98% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Baylor University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,674 per year. The communication sciences program at Baylor University awarded 116 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.
LIU Post comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication sciences. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 master's degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at LIU Post. About 97% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Northridge is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication sciences. 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. The communication sciences program at California State University - Northridge awarded 100 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
University of Central Florida is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 master's degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at UCF. About 94% of this group were women, and 31% 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 master'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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from UC. Of these students, 96% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from Clarion University. About 95% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Adelphi University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,040 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 master's degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at Adelphi. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Valdosta State University. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from VSU. About 97% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their master'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. The communication sciences program at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center awarded 72 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 1% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from USAHS. Of these students, 95% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Kentucky University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 master's degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at WKU. About 98% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 63 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 97% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication sciences. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. The communication sciences program at Florida State University awarded 62 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 98% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Arizona University. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from NAU. About 93% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is The College of Saint Rose. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,114 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,796 per year. The communication sciences program at The College of Saint Rose awarded 60 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
MGH Institute of Health Professions comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication sciences. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. 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. The communication sciences program at MGH Institute of Health Professions awarded 58 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
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| Nursing | 51,608 |
| Public Health | 16,133 |
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| Mental & Social Health Services | 14,517 |
| Allied Health Professions | 12,328 |
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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