Scientific Communication Graduate Certificates
There are 28 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Scientific Communication. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 10.6% of Scientific Communication graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Scientific Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 191 people earned theirScientific Communication majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Scientific Communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 83 |
| Master’s Degree | 107 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Scientific Communication Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Scientific Communication of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,317 |
| 4 years | $55,248 |
| 5 years | $64,495 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Scientific Communication students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication. About 74.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 35 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Scientific Communication graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 59.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 10.6% |
| International Students | 5 | 10.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 10.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Scientific Communication Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 35 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Scientific Communication. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Scientific Communication students seeking a graduate certificate is University of North Texas. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 12 graduate certificates in Scientific Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Scientific Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Scientific Communication. This school awarded 11 graduate certificates in Scientific Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Scientific Communication. This school awarded 9 graduate certificates in Scientific Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Scientific Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Scientific Communication. This school awarded 7 graduate certificates in Scientific Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Scientific Communication. This school awarded 7 graduate certificates in Scientific Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 7 graduate certificates in Scientific Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mercer University is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 6 graduate certificates in Scientific Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Scientific Communication. This school awarded 6 graduate certificates in Scientific Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Scientific Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Scientific Communication. This school awarded 5 graduate certificates in Scientific Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 5 graduate certificates in Scientific Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Scientific Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Scientific Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 3 graduate certificates in Scientific Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Scientific Communication that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 4,308 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4,077 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 4,061 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 1,956 |
| Organizational Communication, General | 1,789 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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