Scientific Communication Master’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Scientific Communication. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.0% 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 (this page) | 107 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Scientific Communication Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Scientific Communication of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 86.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 44 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Scientific Communication graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 60.8% |
| Asian | 3 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 23.5% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 3.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 1 | 2.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Scientific Communication Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Scientific Communication. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Scientific Communication students seeking a master's degree is University of North Texas. This school awarded 28 master's degrees 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.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Scientific Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan Technological University is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Scientific Communication. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Scientific Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree 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 is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Scientific Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Scientific Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Scientific Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Scientific Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Scientific Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees 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.
Mercer University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Scientific Communication. This school awarded 6 master's degrees 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 Arizona is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Scientific Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Scientific Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Scientific Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Scientific Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Scientific Communication. This school awarded 5 master's degrees 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 master's degrees in Scientific Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Scientific Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a popular choice for Scientific Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees 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 Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Scientific Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Scientific Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Scientific Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Scientific Communication that also offer master’s degrees.
| 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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