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. Also, learn how Marshall University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Marshall University was ranked #210 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marshall University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Marshall University. This makes it the #96 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Marshall University paid an average of $781 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $307 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,372 | $18,724 |
| Fees | $1,570 | $1,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,852 | $12,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Marshall University in 2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Marshall University communication sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Marshall University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Marshall University make a median salary of $58,449. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 34 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Marshall University in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Marshall University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Marshall University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 282 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 85 |
| Medicine | 69 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 69 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 56 |
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