Overview

Within the Communication Science degree at the University of Pittsburgh, you will explore careers that lead to working with individuals with various speech, language, hearing or swallowing disorders. Become well-prepared for graduate programs such as audiology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and numerous other health care fields.

Careers

Pitt’s Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science is a great foundational program for students seeking to earn a graduate degree in Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology or many other graduate health care programs. Or graduates can pursue a variety of health care related roles.

Communication Science graduates are positioned to pursue a wide range of jobs and careers including:

Case coordinators

Patient advocate roles

Medical office mangers

Assistive communication device salesperson

English as a second language (ESL) teacher

Admissions recruiter

Rehabilitation facility specialist

Job placement specialist

Positions within non-profit organizations and public policy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nature of Language

Audiology

Aural Rehabilitation

Anatomy and Physiology of Speech

Lab in Anatomy and Physiology of Speech

Speech-Language Pathology

Professional and Clinical Issues in Communication Science and Disorders

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your application for admission. This can be the University of Pittsburgh Application or the Common Application.

Pay your $55 application fee.

Submit your Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). Completing the SRAR is easy–just fill it out to match your transcript exactly. The SRAR is required of all first-year applicants, with the exception of international students.

Personal Statement. A personal statement is your opportunity to communicate directly with the Admissions Committee and is required to be considered for scholarships.

Transcripts.
Submitting a resume is strongly recommended.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

52954 USD / year

≈ 52954 USD / year
Out-of-State

52954 USD / year

≈ 52954 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26396 USD / year

≈ 26396 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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