by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how GVSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #178 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 246% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 41 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from GVSU. This makes it the #51 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from GVSU make a median salary of $52,251 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $54,912.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Grand Valley State University.
Of the 45 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from GVSU, about 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The communication sciences program at GVSU awarded 41 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 2% of these degrees went to men with the other 98% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Health Professions | 253 |
| Nursing | 242 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 153 |
| Allied Health Professions | 120 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 60 |
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