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2022 Best Communication Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Illinois

2 Colleges in Illinois
8 Associate Degrees
When it comes to popularity, an associate degree in communication sciences sits in the middle of the road, ranking #161 out of 312 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Best Communication Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 8 associate degrees in communication sciences to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Average Early-Career Salaries

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

  • Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to communication sciences students as compared to other majors.
  • Major Demand - The number of communication sciences students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
  • Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
  • Student Debt - How easy is it for communication sciences to pay back their student loans after receiving their associate degree.
  • Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized communication sciences related body.

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 associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The communication sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Communication Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Illinois.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Communication Sciences in Illinois

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in communication sciences.

Top Illinois Schools for an Associate in Communication Sciences

#1

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL
5 Annual Graduates

College of DuPage is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in communication sciences. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in communication sciences from College of DuPage

#2

South Suburban College

South Holland, IL
3 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in communication sciences has to look into South Suburban College. Located in the large suburb of South Holland, SSC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in communication sciences from South Suburban College

Best Communication Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Communication Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 190 5

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One of 30 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Communication Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Communication Sciences Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 8

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 2,943
Allied Health Professions 1,039
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 499
Health & Medical Administrative Services 416
Dental Support Services 142
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 45
Mental & Social Health Services 32
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services 16
Health/Medical Prep Programs 7
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 7

Notes and References

  • The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Ghozt Tramp. More about our data sources and methodologies.

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