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Communication Sciences Schools in Virginia

382 Communication Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Communication Sciences is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors in Virginia

Communication Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 210
Master’s Degree 163
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a communication sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication sciences majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 69.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 8,000 people employed in jobs related to a communication sciences degree, compared to 359,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Communication Sciences Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a communication sciences grad in the state is $79,880, compared to a typical salary of $82,210 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Virginia that offer communication sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,354 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
23,494 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. A typical student attending Old Dominion will pay a net price of $16,948. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,998 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Graduates earn an average $44,264 after graduation.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,005 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,507. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. In their early career, University of Virginia grads earn an average salary of $69,344.

#5

Longwood University

Farmville
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,612 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $18,974.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,317 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,267 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,395.

Communication Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers communication sciences majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Audiologists 24% $74,530
Speech-Language Pathologists 22% $86,180

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communication sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Nursing 6,775
Mental & Social Health Services 2,163
Allied Health Professions 1,447
Medicine 1,144
Public Health 1,071
Health/Medical Admin Services 988
Allied Health Services 967
Rehabilitation Professions 730

View all majors related to Communication Sciences

View Nationwide Communication Sciences Report

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