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. Also, learn how Marshall University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Marshall University was ranked #226 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Marshall University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 34 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Marshall University. This makes it the #96 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Marshall University make a median salary of $50,801 a year. 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 Marshall University, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,588 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Marshall University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Marshall University. About 91% of these graduates were women and the other 9% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Marshall University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 communication sciences majors earned their master's degree from Marshall University. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Marshall University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 257 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 98 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 81 |
| Medicine | 75 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 61 |
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