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Communication Sciences in Tennessee

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Communication Sciences Schools in Tennessee

263 Communication Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Communication Sciences is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 183
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 60
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 84.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences Grads in Tennessee

There are 9,130 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 Tennessee

Communication Sciences grads earn an average of $77,140 in the state and $82,210 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Tennessee that offer communication sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,904. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,243 a year.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,204 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,261 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $11,867.

Communication Sciences Careers in TN

Some of the careers communication sciences majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Audiologists 24% $71,800
Speech-Language Pathologists 21% $79,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 1,589
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 506
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 494
Allied Health Professions 437
Public Health 242
Mental & Social Health Services 215
Health/Medical Admin Services 207

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View Nationwide Communication Sciences Report

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