by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how PennWest University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The communications major at PennWest University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Communication & Media Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at PennWest University paid an average of $482 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $3,672 | $4,432 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,200 | $13,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,480 | $3,480 |
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Of the 43 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from PennWest University in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at PennWest University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania Western University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
PennWest University does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the PennWest University Online Learning page.
Of the 20 communications students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from PennWest University, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at PennWest University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania Western University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Pennsylvania Western University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21 |
| Journalism | 4 |