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Communication Sciences Schools in Kentucky

321 Communication Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Communication Sciences major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 164
Bachelor’s Degree 150
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a communication sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication sciences majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 90.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences Grads in Kentucky

There are 4,310 people in the state and 359,680 people in the nation working in communication sciences jobs.

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Wages for Communication Sciences Jobs in Kentucky

Communication Sciences grads earn an average of $66,900 in the state and $82,210 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Kentucky that offer communication sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $33,301 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. 88% of the teachers are full time.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,736. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State. 99% of students get financical aid.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 99% of students get financical aid.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,653 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

#6

Brescia University

Owensboro
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
986 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,831. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. In their early career, Brescia University grads earn an average salary of $32,661.

Communication Sciences Careers in KY

Some of the careers communication sciences majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Speech-Language Pathologists 13% $67,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing 6,395
Allied Health Professions 801
Health/Medical Admin Services 482
Rehabilitation Professions 479
Medicine 430
Health Sciences & Services 385
Public Health 371
Allied Health Services 247

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