by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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CWU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies. More specifically it was ranked #237 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #60 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Central Washington University handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CWU earn a median of $43,216 a year. This is lower than $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CWU, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $18,572 in student loans. This is below $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU are White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at Central Washington University.
The communication & media studies program at CWU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 21 |
CWU granted 21 degrees in communication, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).