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Communication Sciences Schools in North Carolina

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

A Communication Sciences major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 231
Master’s Degree 197
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 78.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 14,920 people employed in jobs related to a communication sciences degree, compared to 359,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Communication Sciences Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, communication sciences grads earn an average of $75,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,210.

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

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,989. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 81% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at ECU.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, WCU grads earn an average salary of $37,533.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $36,963 after graduation. 87% of students get financical aid.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,002 after earning their degree at this institution.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%. This public school has an average net price of $14,332.

Communication Sciences Careers in NC

Some of the careers communication sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Audiologists 19% $68,310
Speech-Language Pathologists 18% $73,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 7,425
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,189
Allied Health Professions 1,932
Public Health 1,477
Rehabilitation Professions 911
Allied Health Services 797
Mental & Social Health Services 710
Medicine 684

View all majors related to Communication Sciences

View Nationwide Communication Sciences Report

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