by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Other Communication & Media Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Communication & Media Studies is a major offered under the communication and journalism program of study at University of West Alabama. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in communications, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
In order to help students and their parents find the best school for them, we have created several different types of college rankings, which are updated yearly. The bachelor's program at University of West Alabama was ranked #734 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #11 in Alabama.
Here are some of the other rankings for University of West Alabama.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of West Alabama paid an average of $650 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $325 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,100 | $18,200 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $1,890 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,216 | $1,216 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,510 | $7,510 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,505 | $3,505 |
Learn more about University of West Alabama tuition and fees.
communications who receive their bachelor’s degree from University of West Alabama make an average of $29,141 a year during the early days of their career. That is 8% lower than the national average of $31,626.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. University of West Alabama does offer online classes in its communications bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of West Alabama Online Learning page.
About 73.3% of the students who received their BA in communications in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 64.0%.
Around 40.0% of communications bachelor’s degree recipients at University of West Alabama in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 36%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Communication & Media Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Communication & Media Studies | 15 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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