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Communication Sciences at Governors State University

If you plan to study Communication Sciences, take a look at what Governors State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Governors State University is in University Park, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 36 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Governors State University.

Online Class Availability at Governors State University

Many students take online classes at Governors State University. Among 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at Governors State University

Rankings can help you compare Governors State University’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #2 of 14
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 50
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #15 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #49 of 51
Best Value Nationwide #53 of 302
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #288 of 315

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #2 of 14
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 50
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #15 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #49 of 51
Best Value Nationwide #53 of 302
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #288 of 315

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Governors State University

Students who complete Governors State University’s Communication Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication Sciences at Governors State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,520
2 years $47,742
3 years $52,548
4 years $53,145
5 years $58,133

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from Governors State University report median earnings of $53,145, compared with $56,614 for all Governors State University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Governors State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication Sciences graduates from Governors State University comes in at $25,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at Governors State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at Governors State University are 100% women (36) and 0% men (0).

Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Governors State University

Of the 12 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at Governors State University, 100% were women (12) and 0% were men (0).

Governors State University gender breakdown of Communication Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at Governors State University

Minority students account for 50% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State University, above the national average of 33%.*

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Governors State University

Of the 24 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Governors State University, 100% were women (24) and 0% were men (0).

Governors State University gender breakdown of Communication Sciences Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Governors State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 3
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at Governors State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Governors State University, below the national average of 27%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at Governors State University

The Communication Sciences program at Governors State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Communication Sciences & Disorders 12
Speech-Language Pathology 24

Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Communication Sciences program at Governors State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Communication Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Audiologists $54,746
Speech-Language Pathologists $47,305
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663

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