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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Communication Sciences & Disorders (Income $75-$110k)

15 Ranked Colleges
39 Degrees Awarded
$29,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

General Communication Sciences & Disorders is the 114th most popular major in the country with 6,987 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 39 general communication sciences and disorders graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general communication sciences and disorders. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general communication sciences and disorders programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general communication sciences and disorders program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree communication science students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Communication Sciences & Disorders (Income $75-$110k)

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Evanston, Illinois, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree communication science students whose families make $75-$110k list, Northwestern has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are $56,567.

Full Northwestern General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. UW Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

UW Seattle did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at University of Washington - Seattle Campus

#3

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k. University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Georgia General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#4

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Diego State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. San Diego, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication science degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SDSU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SDSU are $18,658.

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#5

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication science degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Austin ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. The University of Texas at Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Austin, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #7. The University of Texas at Dallas is located in Richardson, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

UT Dallas did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610.

Full UT Dallas General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#8

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Maryland - College Park did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Maryland - College Park is located in College Park, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

UMCP also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at University of Maryland - College Park

#9

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#14 in overall quality

Wayne State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Wayne State University is located in Detroit, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree communication science students whose families make $75-$110k list, Wayne State has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Wayne State University

#10

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s communication science students in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at UNC Greensboro

#11

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Wichita State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Wichita, Kansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication science degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

WSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wichita State University are $15,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#12 in overall quality

University of Arizona came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

University of Arizona also took the #12 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at University of Arizona

#11 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication science degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#14

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s communication science students in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UMass Amherst General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#10 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. UC is a large public school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 3 doctorate’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

UC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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