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Speech Communication in Virginia

Speech Communication Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Speech Communication Grads in Virginia

There are 12,520 people in the state and 481,180 people in the nation working in Speech Communication jobs.

Speech Communication Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Speech Communication Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Speech Communication grads earn an average of $84,873. Nationwide, they make an average of $94,830.

Speech Communication Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 7 colleges in Virginia that offer Speech Communication degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,545 a year. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,604 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,414 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,648 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 88%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#6

Regent University

Virginia Beach

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,499 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 41%, getting in takes some planning. 66% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Longwood University

Farmville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,256 a year. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Speech Communication Careers in VA

Some of the careers Speech Communication majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Public Relations Specialists $103,749
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $108,419
Media and Communication Workers, All Other $69,171

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Speech Communication.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Media Arts 11,282
PR & Applied Communication 4,077
Public Relations 4,061
Sports Communication 1,202
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Corporate Communications 801
Broadcast Journalism 757
Political Communication 211

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View Nationwide Speech Communication Report

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