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.
Featured schools near , edit
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).
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 |
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).
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 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.