Doctor’s Degrees in Communication Sciences
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Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,066 people earned their doctor's degree in communication sciences. This earns it the #9 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in communication sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,757 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,063 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,066 |
| Graduate Certificate | 299 |
| Associate Degree | 210 |
| Basic Certificate | 129 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 34 |
Earnings of Communication Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in communication sciences is $70,837. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $67,245 to a high of $73,761.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in communication sciences is $106,100. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $137,833 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $63,500.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in communication sciences. About 89.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 116 |
| Women | 950 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 718 |
| International Students | 71 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 105 |
Most Popular Communication Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 109 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in communication sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northwestern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for communication sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Northwestern. About 92% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
A T Still University of Health Sciences is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from A T Still University of Health Sciences. Of these students, 79% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Salus University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Salus University. About 77% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from RMUoHP. Of these students, 97% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from NUS Florida. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
Pacific University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,884 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,103 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Pacific. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UC. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UT Dallas. Of these students, 89% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vanderbilt University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Vanderbilt. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of the Pacific. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,918 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Pacific. Of these students, 88% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from USF Tampa.
The 10th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UCONN. Of these students, 92% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,696 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,148 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UTHSC. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Pitt. Of these students, 88% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from IU Bloomington. About 75% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from ASU - Tempe. About 85% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kansas is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from KU. Of these students, 91% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rush University. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,315 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from Rush University. Of these students, 88% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Memphis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,378 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in communication sciences from UofM. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Communication Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 622 | |
| 274 | |
| 99 | |
| 52 | |
| 19 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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