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Communication Sciences in West Virginia

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Communication Sciences Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 199 students earned their Communication Sciences degrees in WV.

As a degree choice, Communication Sciences is the 38th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors in West Virginia

Communication Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 119
Master’s Degree 70
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 93.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 940 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 West Virginia

A typical salary for a communication sciences grad in the state is $61,070, compared to a typical salary of $82,210 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in West Virginia that offer communication sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,355. In their early career, WVU grads earn an average salary of $41,828.

#2

Marshall University

Huntington
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%. This public school has an average net price of $8,351.

#3

West Liberty University

West Liberty
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,481 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,828 a year.

Communication Sciences Careers in WV

Some of the careers communication sciences majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $50,500
Audiologists 18% $0
Speech-Language Pathologists 17% $55,930

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communication sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Nursing 1,771
Other Health Professions 705
Health/Medical Admin Services 435
Medicine 370
Allied Health Professions 356
Public Health 352
Allied Health Services 326
Rehabilitation Professions 198

View all majors related to Communication Sciences

View Nationwide Communication Sciences Report

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