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2024 Best Communication Sciences Schools

301 Colleges in the United States
22,298 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$47,173 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in communication sciences is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #47 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 301 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Communication Sciences Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 22,298 degrees in communication sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Communication Sciences School

Best Communication Sciences Schools The communication sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Communication Sciences rankings. We derive our Best Overall Communication Sciences School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Communication Sciences Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Communication Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Communication Sciences
Master's Degrees in Communication Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Communication Sciences

The communication sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Communication Sciences Schools. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Communication Sciences in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the communication sciences degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Communication Sciences

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
109 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$65,038 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in communication sciences needs to take a look at Northwestern University. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were about 109 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent data year. Communication Sciences degree recipients from Northwestern University earn a boost of around $17,864 above the typical earnings of communication sciences majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$85,898 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat A T Still University of Health Sciences if you want to pursue a degree in communication sciences. A T Still University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Kirksville.

There were approximately 46 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at A T Still University of Health Sciences in the most recent data year. Communication Sciences degree recipients from A T Still University of Health Sciences earn a boost of approximately $38,725 above the average earnings of communication sciences graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
25.0% Growth in Graduates

Washington University in St Louis is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in communication sciences. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were about 32 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the communication sciences major at Washington University in St Louis make $26,562 above the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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New York University
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
180 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$40,861 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in communication sciences has to check out New York University. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were about 180 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, communication sciences degree recipients usually earn about $40,861 at the beginning of their careers.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$57,873 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were approximately 39 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available. Communication Sciences degree recipients from Vanderbilt University get an earnings boost of around $10,700 above the typical earnings of communication sciences graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
86 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$64,942 Median Starting Salary

Teachers College is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Teachers College is a great university overall.

There were roughly 86 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the communication sciences degree program at Teachers College at Columbia University make $17,769 more than the average college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
153 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
17.0% Growth in Graduates

UW - Madison is a fairly large public university located in the city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were about 153 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the communication sciences program report average early career earnings of $36,447.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
123 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$52,970 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were about 123 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent year we have data available. Communication Sciences degree recipients from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center earn a boost of around $5,797 above the typical income of communication sciences graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In TX
50 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 50 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at UT Health San Antonio in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
192 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
7.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of San Diego, SDSU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 192 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at SDSU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, communication sciences degree recipients usually earn around $47,440 at the beginning of their careers.

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
17.9% Growth in Graduates

Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Loma Linda.

There were approximately 56 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent year we have data available. Communication Sciences degree recipients from Loma Linda University earn a boost of about $15,690 over the typical income of communication sciences graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
152 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$45,003 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Memphis, UTHSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 152 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at UTHSC in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, communication sciences degree recipients generally earn around $45,003 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in communication sciences from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
114 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$54,396 Median Starting Salary

UW Seattle is a very large public university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were roughly 114 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the communication sciences degree program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus earn $7,223 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Salus University
Elkins Park, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
91 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
6.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Elkins Park, Salus University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 91 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Salus University in the most recent year we have data available. Communication Sciences degree recipients from Salus University earn a boost of about $19,643 over the typical earnings of communication sciences graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In CA
65 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of San Marcos, USAHS is a private for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were about 65 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at USAHS in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
139 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$40,595 Median Starting Salary

UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were approximately 139 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the communication sciences program state that they receive average early career income of $40,595.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
105 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$27,694 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were approximately 105 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent data year. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients usually earn around $27,694 in their early careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
126 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
6.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were about 126 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the communication sciences program state that they receive average early career wages of $36,641.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
89 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$39,790 Median Starting Salary

UIUC is a very large public university located in the city of Champaign. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 89 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the communication sciences program earn about $39,790 in their early career salary.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
147 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
15.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 147 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the communication sciences program make around $48,028 in the first couple years of working.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
119 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$38,462 Median Starting Salary

Pitt is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Pittsburgh. This university ranks 7th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 119 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year. After graduation, communication sciences degree recipients generally earn around $38,462 in the first five years of their career.

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Boston University
Boston, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
15.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 57 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the communication sciences degree program at Boston University make $13,713 above the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
87 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$39,854 Median Starting Salary

UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. This university ranks 1st out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 87 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients usually make an average of $39,854 at the beginning of their careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
72 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$56,033 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 8 colleges for overall quality in the state of District of Columbia.

There were approximately 72 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available. Communication Sciences degree recipients from George Washington University receive an earnings boost of approximately $8,860 over the average earnings of communication sciences majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
92 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$41,065 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 92 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients typically earn an average of $41,065 in the first five years of their career.

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Rest of the Top Best Communication Sciences Schools

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
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Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Communication Sciences students that almost earned our Best Communication Sciences Schools award.

Rank College Location
46 University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA
47 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
48 Rush University Chicago, IL
49 California State University - Long Beach Long Beach, CA
50 California State University - Fullerton Fullerton, CA
51 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
52 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
53 Utah State University Logan, UT
54 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
55 Saint Mary’s College Notre Dame, IN
56 Marquette University Milwaukee, WI
57 California State University - Northridge Northridge, CA
58 University of Mississippi University, MS
59 University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
60 Temple University Philadelphia, PA

Communication Sciences by Region

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Communication Sciences is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Communication Sciences Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Speech Pathology & Audiology 7,841
General Communication Sciences & Disorders 7,269
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 5,907
Audiology/Audiologist 1,032
Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services 249

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Majors Similar to Communication Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596
Health Sciences & Services 35,945
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 29,833
Mental & Social Health Services 29,053
Medicine 28,629

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