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2023 Most Popular Communication Sciences Schools in Virginia

6 Colleges
$44,089 Avg Salary
$21,150 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication Sciences School for You

With 347 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, communication sciences is the #69 most popular major in Virginia.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Communication Sciences Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication Sciences program at each school on the list.

Check out the communication sciences programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

Our analysis found James Madison University to be the most popular school for communication sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Virginia. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at JMU take out is $23,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $489, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

The excellent programs at Old Dominion University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication sciences schools in Virginia. Old Dominion is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.

After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from Old Dominion carry an average student debt load of $25,000.

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#3

Radford University

Radford, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Radford University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Radford, Radford is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from Radford carry an average student debt load of $21,250.

Full Communication Sciences at Radford University Report

Out of the 6 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.

After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from University of Virginia carry an average student debt load of $15,500.

Full Communication Sciences at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report

#5

Longwood University

Farmville, VA

Out of the 6 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Longwood University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Longwood is a small public school located in the town of Farmville.

The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at Longwood take out is $20,500.

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#6

Hampton University

Hampton, VA

Hampton University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication Sciences Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the city of Hampton, Hampton is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Communication Sciences at Hampton University Report

Best Communication Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Communication Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 367
North Carolina 452
Florida 1,159
Tennessee 425
Kentucky 321
South Carolina 163
Louisiana 476
Arkansas 377
Alabama 431
Mississippi 294
West Virginia 199

One of 30 majors within the area of study, communication sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Communication Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Ghozt Tramp.

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