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. Also, learn how VSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at VSU was ranked #242 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valdosta State University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 74 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from VSU. This makes it the #12 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VSU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,969 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at VSU is $227 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VSU was $643 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| Fees | $1,636 | $1,636 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,922 | $8,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,246 | $6,246 |
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All of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from VSU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
VSU 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 VSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at VSU make a median salary of $53,790. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 69 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from VSU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at VSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Valdosta State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 108 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 102 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 39 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17 |
| Dental Support Services | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.