Abstract
This study established baseline data for graduate programs in speech communication across the United States, offering administrators a foundation for comparison and evaluation. Using survey responses from 82 institutions—37 master’s-only and 30 doctoral programs—the research documented program size, faculty characteristics, salaries, research productivity, assistantship support, and available concentrations. Results indicated substantial variation among programs but clear differences between master’s and doctoral institutions: doctoral programs tended to be housed at larger universities, employed more faculty, offered higher salaries, produced more publications, and provided greater financial support to students. The data underscored the importance of such benchmarking for departmental identity, administrative decision-making, and recognition of trends within the discipline.
Recommended Citation
Edwards, Renee and Pood, Elliott
(1987)
"Objective Characteristics of Graduate Programs in Speech Communication,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 60, Article 5.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol60/iss1/5
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