by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at CWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CWU among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #217 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 217 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Washington | 9 of 14 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & media studies at CWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central Washington University handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
CWU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CWU earn a median of $43,216 a year. This is lower than $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CWU, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $18,572 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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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU are White. About 52% 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CWU awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).
