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Communication & Media Studies in West Virginia

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Communication & Media Studies Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 46 students earned their Communications degrees in WV.

As a degree choice, Communication & Media Studies is the 39th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 82.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in West Virginia

1,430 people in the state and 481,490 in the nation are employed in jobs related to communications.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a communications grad in the state is $51,150, compared to a typical salary of $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in West Virginia that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,828 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,638 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 92% of students get financical aid.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in WV

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Communications Professors 9% $46,360
Public Relations Specialists 4% $53,900
Writers and Authors 4% $59,970
Editors -2% $49,320
Radio and Television Announcers -12% $21,050
Reporters and Correspondents -16% $32,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Public Relations & Advertising 93
Journalism 7

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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