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The bachelor's program at Western was ranked #526 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #8 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 504 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 526 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Colorado University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 60% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Western paid an average of $822 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $413 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $19,728 |
| Fees | $3,955 | $3,955 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,442 | $10,442 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,276 | $3,276 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from Western. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Western communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Western Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Western Colorado University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 50 |
| English Language & Literature | 39 |
| History | 6 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1 |
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