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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Virginia

211 students earned Communications degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Communication & Media Studies is the 37th most popular major out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Virginia

Communications majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 184
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a communications major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communications majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 18.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 57.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 13.7%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Virginia

There are 12,910 people in the state and 481,490 people in the nation working in communications jobs.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Virginia

Communications grads earn an average of $67,530 in the state and $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
112 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. An average student at Liberty University will pay a net price of $29,382.

#2

Regent University

Virginia Beach
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,846 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $19,551.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $22,562.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

In their early career, Old Dominion grads earn an average salary of $42,015. 93% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

#7

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,597 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Bridgewater will pay a net price of $20,457. In their early career, Bridgewater grads earn an average salary of $41,948.

#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Virginia Tech. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,842 after earning their degree at this institution. 66% of students get financical aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 83% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in VA

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Public Relations Specialists 16% $71,280
Editors 11% $65,050
Writers and Authors 10% $66,340
Reporters and Correspondents 6% $39,520
Radio and Television Announcers -15% $32,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communications.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 115
Public Relations & Advertising 34
Other Communication & Journalism 13
Journalism 7

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

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