Communication Sciences at Grand Valley State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Grand Valley State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 110 communication sciences graduations were recorded at Grand Valley State University.
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Online Class Availability at Grand Valley State University
Many students take online classes at Grand Valley State University. Of 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Grand Valley State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Valley State University’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 51 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #141 of 302 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Graduates of Grand Valley State University’s Communication Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,251 |
| 2 years | $52,643 |
| 3 years | $54,162 |
| 4 years | $54,589 |
| 5 years | $61,619 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from Grand Valley State University report median earnings of $54,589, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at Grand Valley State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at Grand Valley State University are 95% women (104) and 5% men (6).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Grand Valley State University
Among the 55 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Grand Valley State University, 95% were women (52) and 5% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University, below the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Grand Valley State University
Among the 45 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Grand Valley State University, 98% were women (44) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 4% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University, lower than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at Grand Valley State University
This Communication Sciences program at Grand Valley State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 55 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 10 |
| Speech-Language Pathology | 45 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Communication Sciences program at Grand Valley State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Communication Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Audiologists | $54,746 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $47,305 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.