by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in communication sciences at NAU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NAU as a strong choice for communication sciences, coming in at #114 out of 322 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Communication Sciences Schools 114 of 322 Best Communication Sciences Schools in Arizona 4 of 5 Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region 14 of 35
The following degree levels are offered in communication sciences at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 98 Certificate 36 Master’s 69
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 69 master’s degrees in communication sciences.
NAU ranks competitively among schools offering communication sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 7% of communication sciences master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at NAU were White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
NAU conferred 69 master’s degrees in speech-language pathology/pathologist in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
Undergraduate study is also available at NAU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication Sciences 98 Certificate Degrees in Communication Sciences 36