by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU highly for communication & journalism, ranked #553 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 553 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Michigan | 10 of 22 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 67 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 7 |
This communication & journalism area of study at WMU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 56 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 35 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 95 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
WMU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,074 a year. This is below $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $26,500 in student loans. This is below $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 1 certificate degree in communication & journalism.
WMU is not currently ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in communication & journalism from WMU were women.
The majority of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at WMU are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at WMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 7 |
