by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for communication sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,651 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences to qualified students.
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The communication sciences bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for communication sciences students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for communication sciences students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It is difficult to beat San Diego State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in communication sciences. SDSU is a fairly large public university located in the large city of San Diego.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the communication sciences program report average early career wages of $23,879.
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University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a good decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in communication sciences. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the communication sciences program state that they receive average early career income of $20,240.
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Loma Linda University is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in communication sciences. Located in the large suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication sciences from Loma Linda University
University of the Pacific is a good decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in communication sciences. Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Stockton.More information about a bachelor’s in communication sciences from University of the Pacific
CSULB is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Long Beach.
Soon after graduation, communication sciences bachelor's recipients typically make around $25,872 in their early careers.
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Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the communication sciences program state that they receive average early career income of $24,224.
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Located in the large city of Sacramento, Sac State is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the communication sciences program state that they receive average early career earnings of $25,756.
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WWU is a large public university located in the city of Bellingham.
Soon after graduation, communication sciences bachelor's recipients generally make an average of $26,203 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.
Communication Sciences bachelor's degree recipients from Biola University get an earnings boost of about $4,348 above the typical earnings of communication sciences graduates.
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SFSU is a very large public university located in the large city of San Francisco.
Communication Sciences bachelor's degree recipients from San Francisco State University earn a boost of about $3,839 over the average earnings of communication sciences graduates.
More information about a bachelor’s in communication sciences from San Francisco State UniversityExplore the best communication sciences colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 262 | 1,324 |
| Washington | 226 | 153 |
| Oregon | 185 | 99 |
| Nevada | 129 | 75 |
Communication Sciences is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Communication Sciences & Disorders | 1,201 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 354 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 48 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 48 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 12,960 |
| Public Health | 4,041 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 2,813 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,605 |
| Allied Health Professions | 845 |
| Dental Support Services | 664 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 321 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 301 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 264 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 186 |
