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. See how Western Oregon State College compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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Western Oregon State College holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. More specifically it was ranked #180 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #44 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Oregon University awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Oregon State College report a median salary of $50,672 a year. This is higher than $46,183, the median for all majors at Western Oregon State College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Oregon State College, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $21,316 in student loans. This is lower than $24,131, the typical median for all majors at Western Oregon State College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,460 | $30,105 |
| Fees | $2,064 | $2,064 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Oregon State College were White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & media studies majors at Western Oregon University.
This communication & media studies program at Western Oregon State College offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 17 |
Western Oregon State College granted 17 degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%).