by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU among the top schools in the country for communication sciences, ranked #5 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 5 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 9 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 16 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication sciences at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 42 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University handed out 12 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at BU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,502 a year. This is below $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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Every one of the 12 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences from BU identified as women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BU granted 12 bachelor’s completions in audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 42 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication Sciences | 1 |