by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western Illinois University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #20 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western Illinois University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, coming in at #538 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 538 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Illinois | 19 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 64 of 97 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & media studies at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Illinois University awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Western Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #20 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University report a median salary of $46,791 a year. This is below $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $30,000 in student loans. This is above $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Western Illinois University granted 43 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
