by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Marshall University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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Marshall University holds a strong position among schools offering communication sciences. Specifically, it ranked #289 out of 315 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Marshall University awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Communication Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Marshall University earn a median of $53,643 a year. This is below $62,090, the median for all majors at Marshall University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Marshall University, communication sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,588 in student loans. This is above $25,139, the typical median for all majors at Marshall University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,190 | $18,748 |
| Fees | $1,594 | $1,594 |
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Among recent graduates, 6% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Marshall University were White. About 94% of graduates 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 | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 11% of communication sciences master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at Marshall University were White. About 93% of graduates 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication sciences majors at Marshall University.
The communication sciences program at Marshall University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 28 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 18 |
Marshall University awarded 28 degrees in audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (93%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Marshall University granted 18 degrees in speech-language pathology/pathologist in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (94%).