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2027 Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the The Plains States Region

18 Colleges in the United States
868 General Communication Sciences & Disorders Degrees Awarded
$52,487 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Communication Sciences & Disorders programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 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 The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general communication sciences & disorders education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in General Communication Sciences & Disorders

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Our analysis ranked University Of Minnesota Twin Cities the best school in the country for a degree in general communication sciences & disorders. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. About 51 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $41,060. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete this degree. See the full general communication sciences & disorders program report for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

A rank of #2 makes University Of Kansas one of the top schools for general communication sciences & disorders. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 63 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at University Of Kansas in the most recent year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $43,114 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,781 to complete this degree. Get the full general communication sciences & disorders details for University Of Kansas

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University Of Northern Iowa came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. This large public university is located in the city of Cedar Falls. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 56 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from University Of Northern Iowa generally make around $35,641. University Of Northern Iowa graduates carry a median of $18,067 in student loans. See the full general communication sciences & disorders program report for University Of Northern Iowa

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Kansas State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general communication sciences & disorders, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Manhattan. About 71% of students finish within six years. Kansas State University awarded about 43 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from Kansas State University earn around $51,543 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Get the full general communication sciences & disorders details for Kansas State University

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Saint Louis University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general communication sciences & disorders, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit university. About 80% of students finish within six years. Saint Louis University Main Campus awarded about 53 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from Saint Louis University Main Campus generally make around $55,235. Typical student debt for the program is $25,368. More information about a degree in general communication sciences & disorders from Saint Louis University Main Campus

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Augustana College South Dakota placed #6 among the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Augustana College South Dakota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. Augustana College South Dakota awarded about 16 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from Augustana College South Dakota earn around $50,088 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,217 to complete this degree. Get the full general communication sciences & disorders details for Augustana College South Dakota

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis landed the #7 spot for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 104 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Maryville University Of Saint Louis in the most recent year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from Maryville University Of Saint Louis earn around $53,685 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete this degree. Get the full general communication sciences & disorders details for Maryville University Of Saint Louis

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University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #8 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public university. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates 65% of students within six years. About 51 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $55,600 early in their careers. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates carry a median of $21,164 in student loans. More information about a degree in general communication sciences & disorders from University Of Minnesota Duluth

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University Of Mary
Bismarck, ND

University Of Mary ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Bismarck. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mary in the most recent data year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of University Of Mary earn a median of $65,565 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,983. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at University Of Mary

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University Of North Dakota came in at #10 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. University Of North Dakota is a large public school located in the city of Grand Forks. About 60% of students finish within six years. University Of North Dakota awarded about 41 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general communication sciences & disorders degree recipients from University Of North Dakota generally make around $59,300. Typical student debt for the program is $25,110. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at University Of North Dakota

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University Of South Dakota ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. This large public university is located in the town of Vermillion. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of South Dakota awarded about 48 general communication sciences & disorders degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general communication sciences & disorders degree from University Of South Dakota earn around $59,356 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full general communication sciences & disorders program report for University Of South Dakota

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Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #12 spot for general communication sciences & disorders this year. This large public university is located in the city of Mankato. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates 54% of students within six years. About 69 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $57,858 in their early career. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at Minnesota State University Mankato

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Truman State University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Truman State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Kirksville. Truman State University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 35 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Truman State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $54,575 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,875 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general communication sciences & disorders from Truman State University

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Saint Cloud State University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best general communication sciences & disorders schools. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a large public university. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at Saint Cloud State University in the most recent data year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of Saint Cloud State University earn a median of $54,826 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,637 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general communication sciences & disorders from Saint Cloud State University

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Wichita State University earned the #15 position for general communication sciences & disorders this year. This large public university is located in the city of Wichita. About 51% of students finish within six years. About 53 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Wichita State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general communication sciences & disorders program make about $38,154 in their early career. Wichita State University graduates carry a median of $21,750 in student loans. Get the full general communication sciences & disorders details for Wichita State University

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University Of Nebraska At Kearney earned the #16 position for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Located in the town of Kearney, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public university. University Of Nebraska At Kearney graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 50 general communication sciences & disorders students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Kearney in the most recent data year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of University Of Nebraska At Kearney earn a median of $56,306 early in their careers. University Of Nebraska At Kearney graduates carry a median of $21,970 in student loans. See the full general communication sciences & disorders program report for University Of Nebraska At Kearney

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Minot State University came in at #17 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Minot State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Minot. Minot State University graduates 45% of students within six years. About 48 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Minot State University in the most recent year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of Minot State University earn a median of $61,193 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,788 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general communication sciences & disorders from Minot State University

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Southeast Missouri State University came in at #18 for general communication sciences & disorders this year. Set in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 46 general communication sciences & disorders degrees were awarded at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent year. General Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates of Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $51,664 early in their careers. Southeast Missouri State University graduates carry a median of $17,781 in student loans. Read more about the general communication sciences & disorders program at Southeast Missouri State University

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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 · 18 schools evaluated.

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