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Communication Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 583 students earned their Communication Sciences degrees in PA.

In this state, Communication Sciences is the 23rd most popular major out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors in Pennsylvania

Communication Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 495
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 76
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a communication sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication sciences majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 80.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 17,870 people in the state and 359,680 people in the nation working in communication sciences jobs.

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Wages for Communication Sciences Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a communication sciences grad in the state is $79,530, compared to a typical salary of $82,210 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer communication sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Salus University

Elkins Park
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,280 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,465 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.60%. In their early career, Clarion University grads earn an average salary of $36,024. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $27,058. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
8,427 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 81% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,932 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,374 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Misericordia University.

#7

La Salle University

Philadelphia
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,840 a year.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,117. Graduates earn an average $39,114 after graduation. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,835 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. In their early career, East Stroudsburg University grads earn an average salary of $42,455. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,701 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

Communication Sciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers communication sciences majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Speech-Language Pathologists 14% $74,660
Audiologists 14% $71,750

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communication sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 2,683
Rehabilitation Professions 2,308
Medicine 2,307
Allied Health Professions 1,344
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,144
Public Health 848
Health/Medical Admin Services 695
Dentistry 506

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