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Communication Sciences Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 511 students earned their Communication Sciences degrees in MI.

As a degree choice, Communication Sciences is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 256
Master’s Degree 222
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 84.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences Grads in Michigan

9,840 people in the state and 359,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to communication sciences.

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Wages for Communication Sciences Jobs in Michigan

In this state, communication sciences grads earn an average of $78,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,210.

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

#1

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,092 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Central Michigan will pay a net price of $16,007. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $40,269 after graduation.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,533 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

#5

Calvin University

Grand Rapids
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,307 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Calvin grads earn an average salary of $43,573. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

In their early career, Michigan State grads earn an average salary of $50,137. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#7

Andrews University

Berrien Springs
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, Andrews grads earn an average salary of $41,315. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at Eastern Michigan. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average.

Communication Sciences Careers in MI

Some of the careers communication sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Audiologists 22% $71,620
Speech-Language Pathologists 15% $74,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Nursing 7,345
Allied Health Professions 1,437
Medicine 1,198
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,103
Rehabilitation Professions 1,067
Public Health 992
Other Health Professions 836
Mental & Social Health Services 605

View all majors related to Communication Sciences

View Nationwide Communication Sciences Report

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