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2027 Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Great Lakes Region

23 Colleges in the United States
974 General Communication Sciences & Disorders Degrees Awarded
$57,546 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Communication Sciences & Disorders degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general communication sciences & disorders programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 23 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general communication sciences & disorders students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Communication Sciences & Disorders in the Great Lakes Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general communication sciences & disorders degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Communication Sciences & Disorders

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Leading the list is Northwestern University, our #1 school for general communication sciences & disorders. Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston. About 95% of students finish within six years. Northwestern University awarded about 31 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $72,396 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. See the full general communication sciences & disorders program report for Northwestern University

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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Butler University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general communication sciences & disorders, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Butler University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. Butler University awarded about 26 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from Butler University earn around $68,222 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,351. Get the full general communication sciences & disorders details for Butler University

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Michigan State University awarded about 49 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $57,845 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,213 to complete this degree. Get the full general communication sciences & disorders details for Michigan State University

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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI

Students looking for a strong general communication sciences & disorders program will find one at Calvin College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 27 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at Calvin College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from Calvin College earn around $63,533 in the first couple years of their career. Calvin College graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. See the full general communication sciences & disorders program report for Calvin College

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Grand Valley State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general communication sciences & disorders, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Allendale. Grand Valley State University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 46 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from Grand Valley State University generally make around $57,167. Typical student debt for the program is $26,378. Get the full general communication sciences & disorders details for Grand Valley State University

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Ohio University Main Campus came in at #6 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Athens. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 56 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $58,412. Typical student debt for the program is $24,625. More information about a degree in general communication sciences & disorders from Ohio University Main Campus

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University earned the #7 position for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 46 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Central Michigan University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $51,591 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,992 to complete this degree. See the full general communication sciences & disorders program report for Central Michigan University

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire landed the #8 spot for general communication sciences & disorders this year. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 132 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire generally make around $56,983. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. See the full general communication sciences & disorders program report for University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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Wayne State University placed #9 among the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public university. About 58% of students finish within six years. Wayne State University awarded about 72 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from Wayne State University generally make around $41,122. Wayne State University graduates carry a median of $24,849 in student loans. Get the full general communication sciences & disorders details for Wayne State University

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Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst College placed #10 among the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Elmhurst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elmhurst. Elmhurst College graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 54 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at Elmhurst College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from Elmhurst College earn around $57,711 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at Elmhurst College

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Northern Illinois University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Northern Illinois University is a large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 46 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at Northern Illinois University in the most recent data year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of Northern Illinois University earn a median of $46,477 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at Northern Illinois University

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Eastern Illinois University placed #12 among the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Eastern Illinois University is a large public school located in the town of Charleston. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 56 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Illinois University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from Eastern Illinois University generally make around $59,451. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at Eastern Illinois University

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Bowling Green. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 62 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn around $56,499 in the first couple years of their career. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,943 in student loans. Get the full general communication sciences & disorders details for Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #14 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public school located in the town of Carbondale. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded about 40 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn a median of $49,096 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,225 to complete this degree. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #15 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at University Of Akron Main Campus in the most recent data year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $51,305 early in their careers. University Of Akron Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at University Of Akron Main Campus

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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point came in at #16 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Stevens Point. About 56% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 55 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $55,083 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,750. More information about a degree in general communication sciences & disorders from University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

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Saint Marys College
Notre Dame, IN

Saint Marys College placed #17 among the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, Saint Marys College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Marys College awarded about 15 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from Saint Marys College generally make around $56,123. Saint Marys College graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in general communication sciences & disorders from Saint Marys College

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Western Illinois University earned the #18 position for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Set in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. Western Illinois University awarded about 21 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of Western Illinois University earn a median of $56,611 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,375. See the full general communication sciences & disorders program report for Western Illinois University

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University landed the #19 spot for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Set in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. There were roughly 18 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at Indiana State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from Indiana State University earn around $58,679 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree. See the full general communication sciences & disorders program report for Indiana State University

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University Of Wisconsin River Falls came in at #20 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Set in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 45 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin River Falls in the most recent data year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn a median of $61,494 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin River Falls graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. See the full general communication sciences & disorders program report for University Of Wisconsin River Falls

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College Of Mount St Joseph ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Set in the suburb of Cincinnati, College Of Mount St Joseph is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. College Of Mount St Joseph awarded about 14 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from College Of Mount St Joseph earn around $69,964 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Mount St Joseph graduates carry a median of $28,273 in student loans. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at College Of Mount St Joseph

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Governors State University
University Park, IL

Governors State University came in at #22 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Set in the suburb of University Park, Governors State University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 21% of students finish within six years. About 10 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Governors State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $59,492 in their early career. Governors State University graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in general communication sciences & disorders from Governors State University

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earned the #23 position for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Set in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater awarded about 33 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Whitewater generally make around $58,302. Students borrow a median of $26,211 to complete this degree. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 23 schools evaluated.

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