ADBLOCK #102
College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2026 Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region

20 Colleges in the United States
1,706 General Communication Sciences & Disorders Degrees Awarded
$51,831 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Communication Sciences & Disorders programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 36 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools.

What’s on this page:

ADBLOCK #159
DEBUG: Raw major_slug = ""
DEBUG: Initial offers_url = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/health-care-professions/communication-sciences/communication-sciences-and-disorders-general/offers.json", major_slug = ""
DEBUG: After cleaning major_slug = ""
DEBUG: Before URL cleaning = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/health-care-professions/communication-sciences/communication-sciences-and-disorders-general/offers.json"
DEBUG: After TrimSuffix = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/health-care-professions/communication-sciences/communication-sciences-and-disorders-general/offers.json"
DEBUG: After HTTPS placeholder = "HTTPS_TEMP_PLACEHOLDERwww.collegefactual.com/majors/health-care-professions/communication-sciences/communication-sciences-and-disorders-general/offers.json"
DEBUG: After slash cleaning = "HTTPS_TEMP_PLACEHOLDERwww.collegefactual.com/majors/health-care-professions/communication-sciences/communication-sciences-and-disorders-general/offers.json"
DEBUG: After URL cleaning = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/health-care-professions/communication-sciences/communication-sciences-and-disorders-general/offers.json"
DEBUG: offers_url = https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/health-care-professions/communication-sciences/communication-sciences-and-disorders-general/offers.json
DEBUG: major_slug = ""
DEBUG: offers_url is valid, proceeding to fetch data
DEBUG: offers_data.offers found, count = 1
DEBUG: Specific major detected (cip4 = 51.02), keeping min_relevance at 0.8
DEBUG: Starting relevance filtering - min_relevance = 0.8, max_relevance = 1
DEBUG: Checking offer "Communications Disorders (I Have a Bachelors)" with relevance 1
DEBUG: ✓ Offer "Communications Disorders (I Have a Bachelors)" ACCEPTED (relevance 1)
DEBUG: relevant_offers count = 1
DEBUG: relevant_offers > 0, checking for ESYOH offers
DEBUG: ESYOH filtering - found 1 ESYOH offers with relevance >= 0.8
DEBUG: esyoh_offers count = 1
DEBUG: ESYOH offers found, rendering ESYOH widget
DEBUG: most_relevant_only = true, filtering for most relevant
DEBUG: Found 1 offers with relevance >= 1.0

Best Schools for General Communication Sciences & Disorders in the Southwest Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general communication sciences & disorders degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Communication Sciences & Disorders

1

Our analysis ranked Baylor University the best school in the country for a degree in general communication sciences & disorders. Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. About 80% of students finish within six years. Baylor University awarded about 307 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from Baylor University earn around $51,110 in the first couple years of their career. Baylor University graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Get the full general communication sciences & disorders details for Baylor University

2

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general communication sciences & disorders, ranking #2. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a moderately-sized public university. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center awarded about 105 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center earn around $44,814 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general communication sciences & disorders from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

3

A rank of #3 makes The University Of Texas At Austin one of the top schools for general communication sciences & disorders. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. About 135 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $41,843 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at The University Of Texas At Austin

4

A rank of #4 makes Arizona State University one of the top schools for general communication sciences & disorders. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Arizona State University awarded about 91 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $64,496 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,536. See the full general communication sciences & disorders program report for Arizona State University

5

University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general communication sciences & disorders, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. About 23 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in the most recent year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center earn around $58,271 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Get the full general communication sciences & disorders details for University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

6

Texas Womans University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Located in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a large public university. Texas Womans University graduates 49% of students within six years. Texas Womans University awarded about 32 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from Texas Womans University generally make around $53,803. Students borrow a median of $17,463 to complete this degree. Get the full general communication sciences & disorders details for Texas Womans University

7

University Of Arizona ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 75 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $53,760 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,127 to complete this degree. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at University Of Arizona

8

The University Of Texas At Dallas landed the #8 spot for general communication sciences & disorders this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Richardson. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. The University Of Texas At Dallas awarded about 109 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of The University Of Texas At Dallas earn a median of $55,764 early in their careers. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduates carry a median of $19,250 in student loans. See the full general communication sciences & disorders program report for The University Of Texas At Dallas

9

Texas State University San Marcos placed #9 among the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 63 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $62,600 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,524 to complete this degree. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at Texas State University San Marcos

10

Northern Arizona University came in at #10 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. About 98 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $50,034. Northern Arizona University graduates carry a median of $20,800 in student loans. More information about a degree in general communication sciences & disorders from Northern Arizona University

11

Texas A And M International University landed the #11 spot for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Set in the city of Laredo, Texas A And M International University is a large public institution. Texas A And M International University graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 42 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M International University in the most recent data year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of Texas A And M International University earn a median of $42,029 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,095. More information about a degree in general communication sciences & disorders from Texas A And M International University

12

University Of Houston placed #12 among the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 100 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at University Of Houston in the most recent year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $47,273 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general communication sciences & disorders from University Of Houston

13

Arizona State University Skysong came in at #13 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public university. Arizona State University Skysong awarded about 206 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from Arizona State University Skysong earn around $37,074 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,536 to complete this degree. See the full general communication sciences & disorders program report for Arizona State University Skysong

14

The University Of Texas At Tyler earned the #14 position for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Set in the city of Tyler, The University Of Texas At Tyler is a large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Tyler in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Tyler generally make around $55,134. Typical student debt for the program is $20,959. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at The University Of Texas At Tyler

15

The University Of Texas Pan American earned the #15 position for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Located in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public university. The University Of Texas Pan American graduates 51% of students within six years. The University Of Texas Pan American awarded about 63 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from The University Of Texas Pan American earn around $64,391 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general communication sciences & disorders from The University Of Texas Pan American

16
Tarleton State University crest
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University placed #16 among the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Set in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Tarleton State University awarded about 14 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from Tarleton State University earn around $50,532 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,222 to complete this degree. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at Tarleton State University

17

Stephen F Austin State University earned the #17 position for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Stephen F Austin State University is a large public school located in the town of Nacogdoches. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Stephen F Austin State University awarded about 53 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $49,549 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. See the full general communication sciences & disorders program report for Stephen F Austin State University

18

West Texas A And M University placed #18 among the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Located in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public university. West Texas A And M University graduates 48% of students within six years. About 34 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at West Texas A And M University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from West Texas A And M University generally make around $43,515. West Texas A And M University graduates carry a median of $22,333 in student loans. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at West Texas A And M University

19

New Mexico State University Main Campus placed #19 among the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates 55% of students within six years. About 35 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from New Mexico State University Main Campus generally make around $41,860. Typical student debt for the program is $19,026. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at New Mexico State University Main Campus

20
Lamar University crest
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Lamar University is a very large public school located in the city of Beaumont. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. Lamar University awarded about 20 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from Lamar University generally make around $62,705. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. See the full general communication sciences & disorders program report for Lamar University

21

Texas A And M University Kingsville ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Located in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public university. About 42% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 52 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University Kingsville in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from Texas A And M University Kingsville earn around $41,181 in the first couple years of their career. Texas A And M University Kingsville graduates carry a median of $24,118 in student loans. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at Texas A And M University Kingsville

22

Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio placed #22 among the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Antonio. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 32 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio generally make around $68,543. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio

Narrow General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools by State

ADBLOCK #173
View All General Communication Sciences & Disorders Rankings >

ADBLOCK #115

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 36 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

ADBLOCK #116

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs
ADBLOCK #613

Compare Your School Options