College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2024 Best Communication Sciences Schools in Missouri

11 Colleges in Missouri
586 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$52,661 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in communication sciences, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #47 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 11 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of communication sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 586 degrees in communication sciences to qualified students.

Jump to one of the following sections: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Communication Sciences School

Best Communication Sciences Schools in Missouri Your choice of communication sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Communication Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Communication Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

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 in Missouri. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.

Read more about College Factual's methodology.


 

Best Schools for Communication Sciences in Missouri

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the communication sciences degree levels they offer.

10 Top Missouri Schools in Communication Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$85,898 Median Starting Salary

A T Still University of Health Sciences is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in communication sciences. Located in the remote town of Kirksville, A T Still University of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 33 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 around $33,237 above the average earnings of communication sciences majors.

More information about a degree in communication sciences from A T Still University of Health Sciences

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$73,735 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in communication sciences needs to look into Washington University in St Louis. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 28 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the communication sciences program at Washington University in St Louis make $21,074 above the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in communication sciences from Washington University in St Louis

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
15.1% Growth in Graduates

University of Missouri - Columbia is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in communication sciences. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were about 73 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, communication sciences degree recipients usually earn an average of $52,965 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in communication sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
111 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$37,467 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Missouri State University - Springfield if you want to pursue a degree in communication sciences. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 111 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, communication sciences degree recipients generally earn about $37,467 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in communication sciences from Missouri State University - Springfield

5
SLU crest
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$48,758 Median Starting Salary

SLU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #244 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 52 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the communication sciences program report average early career income of $48,758.

More information about a degree in communication sciences from Saint Louis University

6
Rockhurst crest
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$53,627 Median Starting Salary

Rockhurst is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Kansas City. A Best Colleges rank of #374 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Rockhurst is a great university overall.

There were approximately 41 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rockhurst in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, communication sciences degree recipients generally make about $53,627 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in communication sciences from Rockhurst University

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MO
44 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #202 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Maryville U is a great university overall.

There were about 44 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Maryville U in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in communication sciences from Maryville University of Saint Louis

8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$47,860 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 13th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 50 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Truman State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the communication sciences program report average early career income of $47,860.

More information about a degree in communication sciences from Truman State University

9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
25.0% Growth in Graduates

UCM is a large public university located in the distant town of Warrensburg. This university ranks 21st out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 56 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at UCM in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the communication sciences program report average early career income of $53,170.

More information about a degree in communication sciences from University of Central Missouri

10
Fontbonne University crest
Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$44,058 Median Starting Salary

Fontbonne University is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis. This university ranks 26th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 42 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Fontbonne University in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients typically make around $44,058 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in communication sciences from Fontbonne University

Best Communication Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Communication Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Minnesota284325
Kansas266241
Iowa264249
Nebraska238141
North Dakota210129
South Dakota20472

View All Rankings >

One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Communication Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Communication Sciences Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
Speech Pathology & Audiology228
General Communication Sciences & Disorders179
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist133
Audiology/Audiologist46

View All Communication Sciences Concentrations >

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Nursing6,569
Allied Health Professions1,313
Medicine1,205
Health & Medical Administrative Services1,165
Health Sciences & Services1,027
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants963
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions938
Public Health791
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services726
Dental Support Services458

View All Communication Sciences Related Majors >

Notes and References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options