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Communication Sciences Schools in Virginia

347 Communication Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 215
Master’s Degree 124
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

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: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 72.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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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
21,594 Total Students

In their early career, JMU grads earn an average salary of $52,050. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,204. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Radford. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,712 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,006. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#5

Longwood University

Farmville
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,841 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Longwood will pay a net price of $19,545.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%.

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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