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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Old Dominion ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Old Dominion was ranked #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Old Dominion. This makes it the #260 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Old Dominion go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,096 a year. This is less than $24,407, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Old Dominion make a median salary of $55,453 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Old Dominion, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Old Dominion University.
All of the 49 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Old Dominion in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
All of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Old Dominion in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion 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 | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 336 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 250 |
| Other Health Professions | 109 |
| Dental Support Services | 52 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 39 |
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