by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
In 2020-2021, 120,571 people earned their degree in communication and journalism, making the major the 11th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, communication and journalism graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $34,266 and had an average of $24,758 in loans still to pay off.
Across Washington, there were 2,133 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $37,976 and $21,526 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington” ranking looked at 19 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in communication and journalism. To top this list, a school must have a successful communication and journalism program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington”.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington State University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington list. Wazzu is a large school located in Pullman, Washington that handed out 582 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 544 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism at University of Washington - Seattle Campus
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Gonzaga University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington. Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Spokane, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 184 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Washington University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington list. Western Washington University is a fairly large school located in Bellingham, Washington that handed out 164 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Communication & Journalism at Western Washington University
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Washington - Bothell Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington. UW Bothell is a medium-sized school located in Bothell, Washington that handed out 153 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.
Full University of Washington - Bothell Campus Communication & Journalism Report
Eastern Washington University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington ranking. Eastern Washington University is a fairly large public school situated in Cheney, Washington. It awarded 117 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
University of Washington - Tacoma Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington list. University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is a medium-sized public school situated in Tacoma, Washington. It awarded 92 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
With a ranking of #8, Seattle University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 70 diplomas to qualified ’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Communication & Journalism at Seattle University
With a ranking of #9, Central Washington University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington list. Central Washington University is a fairly large school located in Ellensburg, Washington that handed out 68 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Puget Sound landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington ranking. Located in Tacoma, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 32 diplomas to qualified ’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism at University of Puget Sound
Pacific Lutheran University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #11. PLU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tacoma, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 26 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Seattle Pacific University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Seattle, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 26 degrees to qualified ’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
With a ranking of #13, Whitworth University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington list. Located in Spokane, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 21 diplomas to qualified ’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Northwest University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington ranking. Located in Kirkland, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 20 diplomas to qualified ’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read more about Communication & Journalism at Northwest University
With a ranking of #14, Walla Walla University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington list. This small school is located in College Place, Washington, and it awarded 20 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Walla Walla University
Saint Martin’s University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington ranking. Lacey, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communication and journalism degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
With a ranking of #17, Spokane Falls Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington list. Spokane Falls Community College is located in Spokane, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.
Full Spokane Falls Community College Communication & Journalism Report
City University of Seattle ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington list. This small school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 0 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Whitman College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Washington list. This small school is located in Walla Walla, Washington, and it awarded 0 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Whitman College
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