by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in communication sciences at BU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 8 schools (Master’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 #3 out of 322 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 3 of 322 |
| 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University conferred 42 master’s degrees in communication sciences.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for communication sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 2% of communication sciences master’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at BU are White. Roughly 71% 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 master’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
BU awarded 42 master’s degrees in audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist recently — 98% to women and 2% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University conferred 1 doctoral degree in communication sciences.
BU has not been ranked for communication sciences at the doctoral level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in communication sciences from BU identified as women.
The largest share of communication sciences doctoral degree graduates at BU were White. About 100% 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 doctoral in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BU conferred 1 doctoral completion 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 (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at BU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 12 |