by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northwestern was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 47 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Northwestern. This makes it the #34 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 48 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Northwestern make a median salary of $58,207. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $54,912.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Northwestern University.
All of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Northwestern in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 47 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Northwestern in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 158 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 138 |
| Public Health | 107 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 45 |
| Allied Health Professions | 36 |
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