by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Purdue-West Lafayette among the top schools in the country for communication sciences, placing at #27 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 27 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Indiana | 2 of 8 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 52 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication sciences at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 98 |
| Master’s | 55 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 98 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Purdue-West Lafayette is in the top 15% of the country for communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette report a median salary of $55,867 a year. This is below $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 1% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 99% went to women.
The majority of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Purdue-West Lafayette awarded 98 bachelor’s degrees in audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist recently — 99% to women and 1% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 55 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication Sciences | 4 |
