by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Westfield State University compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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Westfield State University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #373 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Westfield State University handed out 28 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Westfield State University earn a median of $45,172 a year. This is below $52,209, the median for all majors at Westfield State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Westfield State University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,858, the typical median for all majors at Westfield State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,209 | $11,209 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Westfield State University were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Westfield State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at Westfield State University.
This communication & media studies program at Westfield State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 28 |
Westfield State University granted 28 degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).