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. Also, learn how Radford ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Radford was ranked #191 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Radford University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Radford. This makes it the #120 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Radford paid an average of $868 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $349 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,401 | $20,853 |
| Fees | $3,885 | $4,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,973 | $11,973 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,652 | $3,652 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 5% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Radford are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Radford University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Radford 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 Radford Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Radford make a median salary of $53,735. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 29 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from Radford in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% 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 Radford University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| 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 Radford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 263 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 68 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 56 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.