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Communication Sciences & Disorders at Northern Illinois University

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Communication Sciences & Disorders at Northern Illinois University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences & Disorders, you may want to check out the program at Northern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northern Illinois University is in Dekalb, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 50 communication sciences & disorders graduations were recorded at Northern Illinois University.

Online & Distance Learning at Northern Illinois University

Distance learning is available at Northern Illinois University. Of 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) studied exclusively online and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences & Disorders Rankings at Northern Illinois University

These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Illinois University’s Communication Sciences & Disorders program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 28
Best Value Illinois #4 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #13 of 25
Best Value Nationwide #33 of 140
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #73 of 123

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 28
Best Value Illinois #4 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #13 of 25
Best Value Nationwide #33 of 140
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #73 of 123

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates at Northern Illinois University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates at Northern Illinois University are 98% women (49) and 2% men (1).

Communication Sciences & Disorders Bachelor’s Program at Northern Illinois University

Among the 27 bachelor’s communication sciences & disorders graduates at Northern Illinois University, 96% were women (26) and 4% were men (1).

Northern Illinois University gender breakdown of Communication Sciences & Disorders Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences & Disorders bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Hispanic / Latino 11
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences & Disorders majors at Northern Illinois University

Minority students account for 48% of Communication Sciences & Disorders bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, above the national average of 38%.*

Communication Sciences & Disorders Master’s Program at Northern Illinois University

Of the 23 master’s communication sciences & disorders graduates at Northern Illinois University, 100% were women (23) and 0% were men (0).

Northern Illinois University gender breakdown of Communication Sciences & Disorders Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences & Disorders master’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 18
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences & Disorders majors at Northern Illinois University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Communication Sciences & Disorders master’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, below the national average of 29%.*

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

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences & Disorders Graduates

Those who complete Communication Sciences & Disorders program at Northern Illinois University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

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

References

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