by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for communication sciences students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 164 master's degrees in communication sciences to qualified students.
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Your choice of communication sciences for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for communication sciences students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Communication Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for communication sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
It is hard to beat University of Kentucky if you wish to pursue a master's degree in communication sciences. UK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lexington.
Those communication sciences students who get their master's degree from University of Kentucky receive $2,253 more than the typical communication sciences grad.
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Every student who is interested in a master's degree in communication sciences needs to look into University of Louisville. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a very large student population.
Communication Sciences master's degree recipients from University of Louisville get an earnings boost of around $3,000 above the average earnings of communication sciences graduates.
More information about a master’s in communication sciences from University of Louisville
Western Kentucky University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in communication sciences. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a large student population.
Master's students who receive their degree from the communication sciences program earn about $45,606 for their early career.
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Murray State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in communication sciences. Located in the remote town of Murray, Murray State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the communication sciences program report average early career earnings of $51,117.
More information about a master’s in communication sciences from Murray State UniversityExplore all the Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 511 |
| Georgia | 190 | 144 |
| Virginia | 182 | 124 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 197 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 183 |
| Alabama | 151 | 171 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 192 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 111 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 81 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 137 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 70 |
Communication Sciences is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 164 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,361 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 214 |
| Allied Health Professions | 161 |
| Public Health | 103 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 70 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 53 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 49 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 32 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 26 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 18 |
