by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Northeastern University compares to other colleges that offer communication sciences.
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Northeastern University is in the top 1% of the country for communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 291 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 6 |
| Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University handed out 7 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Communication Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Northeastern University earn a median of $66,402 a year. This is below $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
Read more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 14% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were Asian. Approximately 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 2% of communication sciences master’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication sciences majors at Northeastern University.
The communication sciences program at Northeastern University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 63 |
Northeastern University granted 63 completions in audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist in the latest year of data — 97% to women and 3% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).