General Communication Sciences & Disorders programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 123 schools to find the best for general communication sciences & disorders students.
Choosing a Great General Communication Sciences & Disorders School
The school you choose for general communication sciences & disorders can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Communication Sciences & Disorders rankings. For our Best Overall General Communication Sciences & Disorders School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
General Communication Sciences & Disorders Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus tops our 2027 ranking of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 54 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $52,507. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong general communication sciences & disorders program will find one at Northwestern University, which ranked #2. Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Northwestern University awarded about 31 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from Northwestern University earn around $72,396 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616.
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San Jose State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general communication sciences & disorders, landing the #3 spot this year. San Jose State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Jose. San Jose State University graduates 69% of students within six years. San Jose State University awarded about 33 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year.
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A rank of #4 makes Butler University one of the top schools for general communication sciences & disorders. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Indianapolis. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. Butler University awarded about 26 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of Butler University earn a median of $68,222 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,351 to complete this degree.
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University Of The Pacific came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Located in the city of Stockton, University Of The Pacific is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 46 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at University Of The Pacific in the most recent year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of University Of The Pacific earn a median of $93,206 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,500.
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Chapman University came in at #6 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Set in the city of Orange, Chapman University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 45 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Chapman University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $79,836 in their early career. Chapman University graduates carry a median of $21,657 in student loans.
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Baylor University came in at #7 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 337 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at Baylor University in the most recent data year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $51,110 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Maryland College Park landed the #8 spot for general communication sciences & disorders this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 58 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $48,795 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Mgh Institute Of Health Professions landed the #9 spot for general communication sciences & disorders this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 89 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Mgh Institute Of Health Professions in the most recent year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from Mgh Institute Of Health Professions earn around $65,872 in the first couple years of their career. Mgh Institute Of Health Professions graduates carry a median of $32,000 in student loans.
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #10 among the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 83 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $30,693. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans.
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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 51 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn around $41,060 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,000.
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California State University Fullerton came in at #12 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, California State University Fullerton is a very large public university. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 139 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at California State University Fullerton in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from California State University Fullerton earn around $50,476 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000.
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Lebanon Valley College placed #13 among the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Set in the suburb of Annville, Lebanon Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 25 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Lebanon Valley College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from Lebanon Valley College generally make around $49,801. Typical student debt for the program is $26,767.
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San Francisco State University earned the #14 position for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Located in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 76 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at San Francisco State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $54,483 in their early career. San Francisco State University graduates carry a median of $19,250 in student loans.
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center landed the #15 spot for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 97 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center generally make around $44,814. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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California State University Northridge ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Set in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 159 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at California State University Northridge in the most recent data year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of California State University Northridge earn a median of $44,500 early in their careers. California State University Northridge graduates carry a median of $15,356 in student loans.
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University Of Georgia earned the #17 position for general communication sciences & disorders this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 105 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from University Of Georgia earn around $56,580 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #18 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 137 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $41,843 in their early career. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans.
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University Of Colorado Boulder placed #19 among the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 92 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from University Of Colorado Boulder earn around $53,239 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans.
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California State University Sacramento earned the #20 position for general communication sciences & disorders this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Sacramento. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. California State University Sacramento awarded about 122 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from California State University Sacramento generally make around $50,682. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree.
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James Madison University earned the #21 position for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. James Madison University awarded about 94 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $60,393. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $19,975 in student loans.
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California State University Chico earned the #22 position for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Set in the city of Chico, California State University Chico is a large public institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. California State University Chico awarded about 47 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from California State University Chico generally make around $51,265. Typical student debt for the program is $19,222.
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Arizona State University came in at #23 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 81 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $64,496 early in their careers. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $20,536 in student loans.
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University Of Scranton earned the #24 position for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Set in the city of Scranton, University Of Scranton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at University Of Scranton in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $56,861 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,476.
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University Of Oregon placed #25 among the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 74 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oregon in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from University Of Oregon earn around $39,077 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 123 schools evaluated.
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).
