by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Western compares to other colleges that offer communication & journalism.
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Western holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism. Specifically, it ranked #861 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Colorado.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Colorado University conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,760 a year. This is lower than $42,253, the median for all majors at Western.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $23,500 in student loans. This is above $23,455, the typical median for all majors at Western.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,816 | $20,424 |
| Fees | $4,010 | $4,010 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 62% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. About 100% of graduates fell into 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 | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at Western Colorado University.
This communication & journalism program at Western breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 16 |