by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 19 U.S. colleges awarded 287 degrees and certificates in Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 61% of graduates. College Factual ranks 10 schools in its 2027 Best Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $53,039 one year after completing, rising to $64,247 after four years.
A degree in Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services covers Communication Disorders Sciences And Services, Other. Any Instructional Program In Communications Disorders Sciences And Services Not Listed Above. Examples: [Child Speech-Language Disorders], [Pre-Speech Language Pathology And Audiology].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other communication disorders sciences & services is a widely-pursued major, with 287 degrees awarded annually. 19 colleges award other communication disorders sciences & services degrees, an average of 15 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 74.
By level, the 287 awards include 19 associate degrees, 77 bachelor’s degrees, 176 master’s degrees and 15 doctorates.
Women earned 96% of other communication disorders sciences & services degrees and certificates in the latest year (274 of 287). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (195) and Hispanic or Latino (34), and international students earned 3.
College Factual ranks 10 schools in its 2027 Best Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services Schools ranking, including 6 for bachelor’s degrees, 8 for master’s degrees and 3 for doctorates. It also ranks other communication disorders sciences & services schools within 3 states. In all, 19 colleges offer other communication disorders sciences & services programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other communication disorders sciences & services credential is the master’s degree: 176 of the 287 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other communication disorders sciences & services call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Speaking, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Medicine and Dentistry, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long an other communication disorders sciences & services degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 19 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 77 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 176 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 15 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other communication disorders sciences & services, at 44.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 44.3% |
| Master’s degree | 32.8% |
| Post-doctoral training | 11.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 6.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.3% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.9% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services, with an average median salary of $49,571; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Pharmacology Teacher, A&P Instructor (Anatomy and Physiology Instructor), Activity Therapy Teacher and Opticianry Teacher.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other communication disorders sciences & services, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Audiologists | 860,629 | 5.4% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 430,857 | 4.4% |
Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services graduates earn a median $53,039 one year after completing their program, $64,247 after four years and $63,125 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,039 |
| 4 years | $64,247 |
| 5 years | $63,125 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other communication disorders sciences & services is Audiologists, with a median salary of $54,746.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Audiologists | $54,746 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $47,305 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services has 4 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 22,673 degrees a year; the largest are Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist (7,289), Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist (7,260) and Communication Sciences and Disorders, General (7,099). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 7,289 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 7,260 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 7,099 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 1,025 |
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