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Communication Sciences & Disorders in California

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Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in California

1,441 students earned Communication Science degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Communication Sciences & Disorders is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences & Disorders Majors in California

Communication Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,039
Master’s Degree 327
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 73
Post-Master’s Certificate 73
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In California, a communication science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.5%
  • White: 27.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences & Disorders Grads in California

There are 25,750 people in the state and 359,680 people in the nation working in communication science jobs.

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Wages for Communication Sciences & Disorders Jobs in California

In this state, communication science grads earn an average of $100,960. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,210.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer communication science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,178 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

200 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Cal State LA grads earn an average salary of $42,517.

186 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

In their early career, Cal State Fullerton grads earn an average salary of $45,657. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,230. 56% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,306 a year.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. 85% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,459. 50% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,184 a year.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,253 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,298. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
16,746 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Chico State will pay a net price of $16,218. Graduates earn an average $47,409 after graduation.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

A typical student attending San Jose State will pay a net price of $16,542. 72% of students get financical aid. 45% of the teachers are full time.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Pacific. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,630 a year.

Communication Sciences & Disorders Careers in CA

Some of the careers communication science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Audiologists 18% $99,300
Speech-Language Pathologists 16% $92,750

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communication science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Speech-Language Pathology 581
Speech Pathology & Audiology 164
Audiology/Audiologist 35
Communication Disorders Sciences 6

View all majors related to Communication Sciences & Disorders

View Nationwide Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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