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Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in Illinois

309 Communication Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Communication Sciences & Disorders is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences & Disorders Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 182
Master’s Degree 122
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 73.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences & Disorders Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 17,410 people employed in jobs related to a communication science degree, compared to 359,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Communication Sciences & Disorders Jobs in Illinois

Communication Science grads earn an average of $86,990 in the state and $82,210 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Illinois that offer communication science degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 99% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,098. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. This public school has an average net price of $16,285.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

#6

Augustana College

Rock Island
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This private school has an average net price of $23,489.

#7

Governors State University

University Park
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,436. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 90% of students get financical aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $67,867 a year. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern. This private school has an average net price of $23,279.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
181 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $19,485.

Communication Sciences & Disorders Careers in IL

Some of the careers communication science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Audiologists 15% $76,180
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Speech-Language Pathologists 10% $74,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Speech Pathology & Audiology 278
Speech-Language Pathology 251
Audiology/Audiologist 22

View all majors related to Communication Sciences & Disorders

View Nationwide Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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