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Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences

10,306 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Median Salary
96% Women
A master's degree in communication sciences is offered at 286 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of communication sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,306 people earned their master's degree in communication sciences. This earns it the #6 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 sciences at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 11,325
Master’s Degree 10,306
Doctor’s Degree 1,034
Graduate Certificate 221
Associate Degree 201
Basic Certificate 130
Undergraduate Certificate 71

Earnings of Communication Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in communication sciences is $59,094. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $55,307 and the high is $64,209.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for communication sciences majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in communication sciences. About 96.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 411
Women 9,895
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The racial-ethnic distribution of communication sciences master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 449
Black or African American 452
Hispanic or Latino 1,544
White 6,892
International Students 128
Other Races/Ethnicities 841
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There are 286 colleges that offer a master’s degree in communication sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

New York University

New York, New York
156 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
95% Women

The most popular school in the United States for communication sciences students seekinga master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from NYU. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. New York University communication sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,094.

#2

Emerson College

Boston, Massachusetts
148 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
97% Women

Emerson College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication sciences. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from Emerson. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in communication sciences at Emerson College make a median salary of 59,094.

123 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
98% Women

The University of Texas at Dallas is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication sciences. 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 sciences from UT Dallas. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women. The University of Texas at Dallas communication sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,094.

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
121 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
98% Women

The 4th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from NUS Florida. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women. Nova Southeastern University communication sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,094.

#5

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
116 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
97% Women

LIU Post comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication sciences. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from LIU Post. About 97% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in communication sciences at LIU Post make a median salary of 59,094.

#5

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
116 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
99% Women

Baylor University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication sciences. 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 sciences from Baylor. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in communication sciences at Baylor University make a median salary of 59,094.

100 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
96% Women

California State University - Northridge is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication sciences. 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, 100 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from CSUN. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in communication sciences at California State University - Northridge make a median salary of 59,094.

#7

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
100 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
98% Women

University of Central Florida is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from UCF. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,094.

100 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
98% Women

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication sciences. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from UC. About 98% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus communication sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,094.

#11

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York
76 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
90% Women

Adelphi University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,575 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from Adelphi. About 90% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Adelphi University communication sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,094.

#12

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
74 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
94% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Valdosta State University. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from VSU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in communication sciences at Valdosta State University make a median salary of 59,094.

72 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
95% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from UTHSC. Data shows that UTHSC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,094.

65 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
98% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from USAHS. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in communication sciences at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences make a median salary of 59,094.

#15

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
64 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
94% Women

Western Kentucky University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from WKU. Of these students, 94% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in communication sciences at Western Kentucky University make a median salary of 59,094.

63 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
92% Women

University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication sciences. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from USF Tampa. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in communication sciences at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 59,094.

#17

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
62 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
91% Women

Florida State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication sciences. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from Florida State. Of these students, 91% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in communication sciences at Florida State University make a median salary of 59,094.

#18

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
60 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
97% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Arizona University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in communication sciences from NAU. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women. Data shows that NAU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,094.

#20

MGH Institute of Health Professions

Boston, Massachusetts
58 Yearly Graduations
$59,094 Average Salary
95% Women

MGH Institute of Health Professions comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication sciences. 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 sciences from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Of these students, 95% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. MGH Institute of Health Professions communication sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,094.

Communication Sciences Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Speech-Language Pathology 5,059
Speech Pathology & Audiology 2,992
Communication Sciences & Disorders 2,036
Audiology/Audiologist 139
Communication Disorders Sciences 80

Below are some popular majors that are similar to communication sciences that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 49,855
Public Health 17,864
Mental & Social Health Services 17,274
Health/Medical Admin Services 15,811
Allied Health Professions 14,052

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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