Below are the key facts about this program at BYU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BYU among the top schools in the country for communication sciences, ranked #165 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 165 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Utah | 3 of 3 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 of 9 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication sciences at BYU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 112 |
| Master’s | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brigham Young University handed out 112 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
BYU holds a strong position among schools offering communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,547 a year. This is below $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BYU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $11,974 in student loans. This is lower than $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 2% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU are White. About 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
BYU conferred 112 bachelor’s completions in audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist in the latest year of data — 98% to women and 2% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BYU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 21 |