by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in communication sciences at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 49 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwestern University highly for communication sciences, ranked #5 out of 322 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 5 of 322 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Illinois | 1 of 16 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 52 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication sciences at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 55 |
| Doctoral | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University awarded 55 master’s degrees in communication sciences.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for communication sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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Every one of the 55 students who graduated with a master’s degree in communication sciences from Northwestern University were women.
The largest share of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Northwestern University awarded 49 master’s completions in speech-language pathology/pathologist recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (31%).
Northwestern University awarded 6 master’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 Hispanic or Latino (33%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University awarded 35 doctoral degrees in communication sciences.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for communication sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 6% of communication sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Northwestern University awarded 26 doctoral degrees in speech-language pathology/pathologist in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (23%).
Northwestern University awarded 9 doctoral completions in communication sciences and disorders, general recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northwestern University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 12 |