Communication Sciences at Orange Coast College
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Orange Coast College is located in Costa Mesa, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 communication sciences graduations were recorded at Orange Coast College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Orange Coast College
Online coursework is an option at Orange Coast College. Of 17,096 students, 2,351 (14%) studied exclusively online and 6,320 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Orange Coast College
Use these rankings to compare Orange Coast College’s Communication Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #5 of 26 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #8 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #15 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #55 of 315 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at Orange Coast College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at Orange Coast College are 91% women (10) and 9% men (1).
Communication Sciences Associate’s Program at Orange Coast College
Among the 11 associate’s communication sciences graduates at Orange Coast College, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Orange Coast College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Communication Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Orange Coast College, lower than the national average of 62%.*
*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 Orange Coast College
The Communication Sciences program at Orange Coast College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Communication Sciences program at Orange Coast College work across a variety of fields. Here 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 |
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
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