by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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MSU ranks competitively among schools offering communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #69 out of 243 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 53 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $57,587 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
Read more about MSU tuition and fees.
Every one of the 53 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences from MSU were women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 4% of communication sciences master’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in communication sciences from MSU identified as men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the communication sciences majors at Michigan State University.
The communication sciences program at MSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 53 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 28 |
MSU awarded 53 completions in communication sciences and disorders, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%).
MSU conferred 28 degrees in audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).