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. In addition, we cover how Longwood ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Longwood was ranked #226 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Longwood University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 118% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Longwood. This makes it the #212 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Longwood, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $48,606 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,302 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Longwood paid an average of $704 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $297 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,660 | $20,870 |
| Fees | $6,540 | $6,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,887 | $15,887 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,804 | $2,804 |
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Of the 24 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Longwood, about 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Longwood are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Longwood University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Longwood 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 Longwood Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Longwood make a median salary of $58,845 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Longwood in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Longwood 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 | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Longwood University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 57 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 24 |
| Allied Health Professions | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.