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Communication Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

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

In terms of popularity, Communication Sciences is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 27 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 363
Bachelor’s Degree 198
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Associate Degree 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 73.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

There are 7,940 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a communication sciences grad in the state is $85,720, compared to a typical salary of $82,210 nationwide.

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

#1

Emerson College

Boston
162 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Emerson will pay a net price of $45,171. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. In their early career, UMass Amherst grads earn an average salary of $52,450.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,269 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,839 after earning their degree at this institution.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,395. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,724 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,886. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 11%.

#8

Elms College

Chicopee
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,355 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $38,562 after graduation.

#9

Springfield College

Springfield
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,068 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

Communication Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers communication sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Speech-Language Pathologists 13% $85,870
Audiologists 13% $79,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nursing 6,626
Public Health 1,567
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,457
Rehabilitation Professions 1,434
Allied Health Professions 1,125
Health/Medical Admin Services 859
Mental & Social Health Services 829
Health Sciences & Services 789

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