Master’s Degrees in General Communication Sciences & Disorders
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Education Levels of Communication Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,904 earned their master's degree in communication science. This earns it the #14 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in communication science. About 96.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 75 |
| Women | 1,829 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 123 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 281 |
| White | 1,296 |
| International Students | 44 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 122 |
Most Popular Communication Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 70 colleges that offer a master’s degree in communication science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for communication science students seekinga master's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 master's degrees were handed out to communication science majors at UT Dallas. About 98% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Baylor University. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,674 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 people received their master's degree in communication science from Baylor. Of these students, 99% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is MGH Institute of Health Professions. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $77,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $67,680 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 master's degrees were handed out to communication science majors at MGH Institute of Health Professions. Of these students, 93% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Northridge. Each year, around 40,300 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. The communication science program at California State University - Northridge awarded 50 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 98% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Minnesota State University - Mankato. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,506 per year. The communication science program at Minnesota State University - Mankato awarded 48 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Fresno is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 master's degrees were handed out to communication science majors at Fresno State. About 91% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Chapman University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,538 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 master's degrees were handed out to communication science majors at Chapman. About 93% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,027 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to communication science majors at UW - Eau Claire. Of these students, 93% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Francisco State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. Each year, around 27,300 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 master's degrees were handed out to communication science majors at SFSU. Of these students, 95% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 master's degrees were handed out to communication science majors at TTUHSC. Of these students, 95% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wayne State University. 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, 39 people received their master's degree in communication science from Wayne State. About 100% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Houston. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their master's degree in communication science from UH. Of these students, 100% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina Central University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,740 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 master's degrees were handed out to communication science majors at North Carolina Central University. Of these students, 97% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oregon. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their master's degree in communication science from UO. About 94% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 36 people received their master's degree in communication science from UT Austin. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
Utah State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. The communication science program at Utah State University awarded 36 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. The communication science program at Texas State University awarded 36 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Montclair State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,978 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their master's degree in communication science from Montclair State. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication science. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 35 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in communication science from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 97% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to communication science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology | 4,281 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 2,785 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 143 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | 98 |
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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