Visual Communications at West Virginia University
If you plan to study Visual Communications, take a look at what West Virginia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 58 visual communications degrees were awarded at West Virginia University.
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Studying Online at West Virginia University
Distance learning is available at West Virginia University. Among 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Visual Communications graduates at West Virginia University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Visual Communications graduates at West Virginia University are 88% women (51) and 12% men (7).
Visual Communications Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University
Of the 58 bachelor’s visual communications graduates at West Virginia University, 88% were women (51) and 12% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Visual Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Visual Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual Communications Graduates
Graduates of the Visual Communications program at West Virginia University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Visual Communications graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $56,384 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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
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