Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
There are 378 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Communication Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 13.3% of Communication Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 23,250 degrees were awarded toCommunication Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Communication Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 65 |
| Associate’s Degree | 224 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,786 |
| Master’s Degree | 11,200 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 975 |
Earnings of Communication Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Communication Sciences of $57,878 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Communication Sciences majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Communication Sciences. About 90.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 |
| Women | 341 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Communication Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 205 | 54.4% |
| Asian | 17 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 5.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 38 | 10.1% |
| International Students | 50 | 13.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 13.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Communication Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 410 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Communication Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
Emerson College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Communication Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 336 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 307 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences 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 Central Florida is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 299 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 279 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 266 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 265 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 207 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 206 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 203 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 181 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 169 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 165 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences. This school awarded 158 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Communication Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 158 doctor's degrees in Communication Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Communication Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Communication Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 7,724 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 7,213 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 7,097 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 988 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 228 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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