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. We've also included details on how GVSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 49% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from GVSU. This makes it the #51 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GVSU was $888 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
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All of the 67 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from GVSU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GVSU does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GVSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at GVSU make a median salary of $57,167. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
For the most recent academic year available, 2% of communication sciences master's degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Health Professions | 247 |
| Nursing | 242 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 153 |
| Allied Health Professions | 133 |
| Public Health | 50 |
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