Communications at Roanoke College
If you are interested in studying Communications, take a look at what Roanoke College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Roanoke College is in Salem, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 communications graduations were recorded at Roanoke College.
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Studying Online at Roanoke College
Roanoke College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communications graduates at Roanoke College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communications graduates at Roanoke College are 72% women (13) and 28% men (5).
Communications Bachelor’s Program at Roanoke College
Among the 18 bachelor’s communications graduates at Roanoke College, 72% were women (13) and 28% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Roanoke College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Roanoke College, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communications Graduates
Those who complete Communications program at Roanoke College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Communications majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.