Communication Sciences & Disorders at Western Kentucky University
If you are interested in studying Communication Sciences & Disorders, take a look at what Western Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Kentucky University is in Bowling Green, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 34 communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Kentucky University
Distance learning is available at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences & Disorders Rankings at Western Kentucky University
Use these rankings to compare Western Kentucky University’s Communication Sciences & Disorders program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 140 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #82 of 123 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates at Western Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates at Western Kentucky University are 100% women (34) and 0% men (0).
Communication Sciences & Disorders Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University
Of the 34 bachelor’s communication sciences & disorders graduates at Western Kentucky University, 100% were women (34) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences & Disorders bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Communication Sciences & Disorders bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, below the national average of 38%.*
*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
Those who complete Communication Sciences & Disorders program at Western Kentucky University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Communication Sciences & Disorders 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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