by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how University of Virginia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at University of Virginia was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from University of Virginia. This makes it the #230 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Virginia was $1,869 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $653 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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Of the 23 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Virginia, about 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from University of Virginia make a median salary of $64,510 a year. 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 23 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from University of Virginia in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 286 |
| Medicine | 165 |
| Public Health | 56 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 30 |
| Allied Health Professions | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.