by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CWU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #9 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CWU highly for communication & journalism, placing at #240 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 240 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Washington | 9 of 14 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at CWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
The communication & journalism field at CWU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 21 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 12 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central Washington University handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
CWU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CWU report a median salary of $47,224 a year. This is lower than $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CWU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $21,630 in student loans. This is below $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU are White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
