Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degrees
There are 160 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders.
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Education Levels of Communication Sciences & Disorders Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 7,097 students earned theirCommunication Sciences & Disorders majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Communication Sciences & Disorders at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 53 |
| Associate’s Degree | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,806 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,143 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 74 |
Earnings of Communication Sciences & Disorders Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders of $57,878 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,106 |
| 4 years | $57,878 |
| 5 years | $63,177 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Communication Sciences & Disorders Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 182 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Communication Sciences & Disorders students seeking a doctor's degree is Baylor University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 307 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University is a popular choice for Communication Sciences & Disorders majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 234 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Communication Sciences & Disorders majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 206 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences & Disorders in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Communication Sciences & Disorders majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences & Disorders. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Communication Sciences & Disorders majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences & Disorders. This school awarded 147 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences & Disorders in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Communication Sciences & Disorders majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 141 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences & Disorders in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a popular choice for Communication Sciences & Disorders majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 138 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences & Disorders in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Communication Sciences & Disorders majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Communication Sciences & Disorders majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences & Disorders. This school awarded 109 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences & Disorders in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences & Disorders. This school awarded 105 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences & Disorders in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Communication Sciences & Disorders majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences & Disorders. This school awarded 98 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences & Disorders in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Communication Sciences & Disorders majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences & Disorders. This school awarded 91 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences & Disorders in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences & Disorders. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MGH Institute of Health Professions is a popular choice for Communication Sciences & Disorders majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 86 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences & Disorders in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for Communication Sciences & Disorders majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Communication Sciences & Disorders that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 7,724 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 7,213 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 988 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 228 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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