by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale among the top schools in the country for communication sciences, coming in at #257 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 257 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Illinois | 14 of 16 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 42 of 52 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication sciences at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 5 |
| Master’s | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 5 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has not been ranked for communication sciences at the bachelor’s level.
Communication Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report a median salary of $55,095 a year. This is below $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, communication sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,225 in student loans. This is lower than $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
Learn more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale identified as women.
The majority of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences and disorders, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 22 |
