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CIP 51.0201 · CLASSIFICATION 2020

Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.

A program that focuses on the application of biomedical, psychological, and physical principles to the study of the scientific bases, development, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and cognitive communication problems caused by disease, injury, or disability. Includes instruction in language science, hearing science, speech and voice science, biology of communication, behavioral linguistics, psychology, and applications to the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative strategies and technologies.

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These institutions reported at least one first-major completion in this field in the connected reporting years ending 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. This shows historical award activity, not a complete list of available programs or an assurance that a course is accepting applications.

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Sources: NCES CIP 2020 classification and C2023_A.zip, C2024_A.zip, C2025_A.zip, C2020_A.zip, C2021_A.zip, C2022_A.zip, C2024_A.zip.

Connected Communication Sciences and Disorders, General award observations

Each row describes one ending year and award level for CIP 51.0201. Institution counts overlap across levels and years. Award counts are historical first-major awards, not unique people, available places, programme quality or a graduation rate.

Year endingAward levelReporting institutionsPositive awards
2025Certificate 1–2 years444
2025Associate degree718
2025Certificate 2–4 years15
2025Bachelor degree1324,633
2025Postbaccalaureate certificate11113
2025Master degree692,135
2025Doctorate — research1852
2025Doctorate — professional practice125
2025Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year211
2024Certificate 1–2 years232
2024Associate degree721
2024Certificate 2–4 years121
2024Bachelor degree1324,761
2024Postbaccalaureate certificate7103
2024Master degree672,034
2024Doctorate — research2149
2024Doctorate — professional practice124
2024Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year26
2023Certificate 1–2 years327
2023Associate degree618
2023Certificate 2–4 years116
2023Bachelor degree1295,079
2023Postbaccalaureate certificate316
2023Master degree642,036
2023Doctorate — research1948
2023Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year27
2022Certificate 1–2 years39
2022Associate degree22
2022Certificate 2–4 years19
2022Bachelor degree1225,227
2022Postbaccalaureate certificate676
2022Master degree632,087
2022Doctorate — research1852
2022Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year13
2021Certificate 1–2 years23
2021Certificate 2–4 years12
2021Bachelor degree1205,173
2021Postbaccalaureate certificate492
2021Master degree631,903
2021Doctorate — research1748
2020Bachelor degree1174,829
2020Postbaccalaureate certificate320
2020Master degree642,057
2020Post-master certificate11
2020Doctorate — research1639

A year ending 2025 describes July 2024–June 2025. Do not add different years to estimate an entering class or current enrolment. Follow an institution's field link below to inspect the exact records.

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CIP 51.0201 is a reporting classification. The official definition above explains its scope, while a university may use a different programme title. Related fields in classification family 51 can involve different curricula and award levels.

On the current institution website, record the exact degree title, campus, entry route, teaching language, curriculum and cycle. Compare those details with the classification definition before assuming that two similarly named degrees cover the same subject. For regulated professions, check the relevant licensing or recognition body's current requirements separately.

A positive award observation establishes historical activity in this classification. It does not confirm a current application opening, professional recognition, a specific delivery format or career outcome.

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Institutions with reported graduates

175 institutions

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