by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Longwood ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Longwood was ranked #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Longwood University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Longwood. This makes it the #212 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Longwood make a median salary of $51,436. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Longwood, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Longwood University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Longwood. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Longwood are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Longwood University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Longwood. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Longwood are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Longwood University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 54 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 15 |
| Allied Health Professions | 5 |
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