by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Western, WCSU compares to other colleges that offer communication & journalism.
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Western, WCSU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #578 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Connecticut.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western, WCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,219 a year. This is lower than $53,070, the median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western, WCSU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $25,034 in student loans. This is below $25,315, the typical median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,403 | $6,403 |
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Among recent graduates, 55% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Western, WCSU are White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Western Connecticut State University.
This communication & journalism program at Western, WCSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 44 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 7 |