Master’s Degrees in General Communication Sciences & Disorders
Education Levels of Communication Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,036 people 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 | 5,130 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,036 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 48 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 43 |
| Associate Degree | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
| Basic Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Communication Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in communication science. About 95.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 99 |
| Women | 1,937 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 124 |
| Black or African American | 76 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 316 |
| White | 1,311 |
| International Students | 49 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 160 |
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in communication science from UT Dallas. Of these students, 98% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in communication science from Baylor. Of these students, 99% were women and 24% 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 $85,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,275 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in communication science from MGH Institute of Health Professions. About 95% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in communication science from CSUN. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
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 $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in communication science from Minnesota State Mankato. Of these students, 98% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $62,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,604 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in communication science from Chapman. Of these students, 95% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,645 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in communication science from UW - Eau Claire. Of these students, 98% were women and 13% 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in communication science from SFSU. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in communication science from TTUHSC. About 100% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wayne State University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in communication science from Wayne State. Of these students, 92% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in communication science from North Carolina Central University. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
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 $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in communication science from UO. Of these students, 90% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in communication science from Texas State. Of these students, 94% were women and 58% 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 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 $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in communication science from UT Austin. Of these students, 88% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Utah State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication science. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in communication science from USU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in communication science from University of Arizona. About 89% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for communication science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Montclair State University. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in communication science from Montclair State. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% 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 $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in communication science from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 88% were women and 16% 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 | 5,059 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 2,992 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 139 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | 80 |
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
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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