by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at West Virginia University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates West Virginia University as a strong choice for communication & media studies, coming in at #165 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 165 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 3 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 34 of 162 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
West Virginia University conferred 51 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at West Virginia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 28 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 3 |