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Communication Sciences & Disorders at Northwestern University

If you are interested in studying Communication Sciences & Disorders, take a look at what Northwestern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northwestern University sits in Evanston, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Northwestern University.

Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University

Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences & Disorders Rankings at Northwestern University

Use these rankings to compare Northwestern University’s Communication Sciences & Disorders program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 123
Best Value Illinois #8 of 8
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #24 of 28
Best Value Nationwide #121 of 140

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 123
Best Value Illinois #8 of 8
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #24 of 28
Best Value Nationwide #121 of 140

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 123
Best Value Illinois #8 of 8
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #24 of 28
Best Value Nationwide #121 of 140

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates at Northwestern University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates at Northwestern University are 81% women (22) and 19% men (5).

Communication Sciences & Disorders Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University

Of the 12 bachelor’s communication sciences & disorders degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).

Northwestern 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 Northwestern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Asian 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences & Disorders majors at Northwestern University

Minority students account for 58% of Communication Sciences & Disorders bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, above the national average of 38%.*

Communication Sciences & Disorders Master’s Program at Northwestern University

Among the 6 master’s communication sciences & disorders graduates at Northwestern University, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).

Northwestern 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 Northwestern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences & Disorders majors at Northwestern University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Communication Sciences & Disorders master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, higher than the national average of 29%.*

Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctoral Program at Northwestern University

Of the 9 doctoral communication sciences & disorders degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences & Disorders doctoral degree recipients at Northwestern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences & Disorders majors at Northwestern University

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

Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences & Disorders Graduates

Graduates of the Communication Sciences & Disorders program at Northwestern University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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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