by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western Washington University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western Washington University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #98 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 98 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Washington | 5 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & journalism at Western Washington University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 146 |
The communication & journalism area of study at Western Washington University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 101 |
| Journalism | 45 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Washington University conferred 146 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Western Washington University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University earn a median of $50,047 a year. This is lower than $52,721, the median for all majors at Western Washington University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western Washington University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $17,975 in student loans. This is below $20,258, the typical median for all majors at Western Washington University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,572 | $27,365 |
| Fees | $1,342 | $1,342 |
Find out more about Western Washington University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Washington University are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
