Below are the key facts about this program at Grand Valley. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Grand Valley as a strong choice for communication sciences, ranked #121 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 121 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Michigan | 2 of 9 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 of 52 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication sciences at Grand Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Master’s | 45 |
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Valley State University awarded 55 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Grand Valley ranks competitively among schools offering communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,589 a year. This is below $57,127, the median for all majors at Grand Valley.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,560 | $21,894 |
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Among recent graduates, 5% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Grand Valley were White. About 85% of graduates fell into 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Grand Valley conferred 55 bachelor’s completions in communication sciences and disorders, general recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%).
Graduate study is also available at Grand Valley. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 45 |