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. Also, learn how Radford ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Radford was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Radford University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Radford. This makes it the #120 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Radford make a median salary of $56,758. 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 Radford, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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 Radford University.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Radford University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 31 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Radford, about 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Radford University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 255 |
| Allied Health Professions | 75 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 67 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 40 |
| Other Health Professions | 23 |
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