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2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate

16 Ranked Colleges
39 Degrees Awarded
$30,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate

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In 2019-2020, 6,987 people earned their degree in general communication sciences and disorders, making the major the 114th most popular in the United States.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 39 general communication sciences and disorders graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in general communication sciences and disorders. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general communication sciences and disorders programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general communication sciences and disorders program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree communication science students.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Communication Sciences & Disorders

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Austin, Texas, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Austin, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886.

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#2

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Diego State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate list. San Diego State University is located in San Diego, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SDSU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at San Diego State University are $18,658.

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#3

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wichita State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate list. This fairly large school is located in Wichita, Kansas, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

WSU also took the #15 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WSU are $15,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Wichita State University General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#4

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree communication science students list, UMN Twin Cities has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#5

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s communication science students in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

University of Washington - Seattle Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Seattle, Washington, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s communication science students in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294.

Full University of Washington - Seattle Campus General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#10 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

UC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#16 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UNC Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree communication science students list, UNC Greensboro has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#3 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UMCP is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 1 doctorate’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMCP, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate list. The University of Texas at Dallas is a large public school situated in Richardson, Texas. It awarded 1 doctorate’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Texas at Dallas General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate list. Arizona State University - Tempe is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full ASU - Tempe General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#12

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Amherst, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#12 in overall quality

University of Arizona came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 2 doctorate’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Arizona, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

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#14

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#14 in overall quality

Wayne State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Detroit, Michigan, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

Wayne State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#13 in overall quality

Pennsylvania State University - University Park came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking.

Penn State University Park not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Penn State University Park are $38,728, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

Northwestern University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Northwestern is a private not-for-profit institution located in Evanston, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree communication science students list, Northwestern has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are $56,567, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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