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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Old Dominion ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Old Dominion was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Old Dominion. This makes it the #260 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Old Dominion go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,664 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Old Dominion, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $17,820 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,302.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Old Dominion paid an average of $1,073 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $393 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,590 | $27,465 |
| Fees | $4,672 | $5,197 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,592 | $14,592 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Of the 53 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from Old Dominion in 2021-2022, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Old Dominion are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Old Dominion 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 Old Dominion Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Old Dominion make a median salary of $66,056. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
All of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Old Dominion in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Old Dominion are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Old Dominion University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 333 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 242 |
| Other Health Professions | 127 |
| Dental Support Services | 109 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 43 |
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