by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Western ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Western was ranked #495 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #9 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 463 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 495 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Colorado University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 60% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Western paid an average of $822 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $413 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 communications from Western. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Western are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students 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 communications.
| 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 communications 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 communications majors at Western Colorado University.
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