by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for communication sciences, coming in at #89 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 89 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 3 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 74 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication sciences at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 46 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at West Virginia University earn a median of $63,973 a year. This is above $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
To complete a bachelor’s at West Virginia University, communication sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,920 in student loans. This is above $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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Among recent graduates, 5% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Roughly 97% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia 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 | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
West Virginia University conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist in the latest year of data — 95% to women and 5% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (97%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at West Virginia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 46 |
