Doctor’s Degrees in General Communication Sciences & Disorders
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Education Levels of Communication Science Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 students earned their doctor's degree in communication science. This earns it the #43 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 science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,220 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,904 |
| Graduate Certificate | 92 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 48 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Communication Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for communication science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for communication science students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in communication science. About 85.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 41 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Communication Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in communication science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The University of Texas at Dallas tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for communication science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to communication science majors at UT Dallas. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to communication science majors at UC.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. The communication science program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication science. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to communication science majors at Northwestern.
The 5th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from UW Seattle. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from UT Austin. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oregon is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication science. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to communication science majors at UO.
Texas Christian University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication science. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,220 per year. The communication science program at Texas Christian University awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
San Diego State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication science. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from SDSU. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wayne State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from Wayne State. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication science. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to communication science majors at UMN Twin Cities.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from ASU - Tempe.
The 7th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. The communication science program at University of Georgia awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The communication science program at University of Arizona awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 14th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from UMass Amherst.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in communication science from Penn State University Park.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to communication science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist | 657 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 240 |
| Speech-Language Pathology | 82 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | 18 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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