by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of West Georgia. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of West Georgia as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #863 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 863 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Georgia | 19 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 170 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at University of West Georgia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 8 |
This communication & journalism area of study at University of West Georgia includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 69 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of West Georgia conferred 69 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of West Georgia holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #17 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of West Georgia report a median salary of $40,309 a year. This is lower than $57,490, the median for all majors at University of West Georgia.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of West Georgia, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,789, the typical median for all majors at University of West Georgia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $16,200 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of West Georgia were White. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at University of West Georgia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 8 |
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