by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how University of West Georgia ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of West Georgia was ranked #265 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of West Georgia handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from University of West Georgia. This makes it the #139 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of West Georgia is $22,750. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,407 for all communication sciences students.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from University of West Georgia make a median salary of $46,408 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of West Georgia, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,723 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at University of West Georgia is $203 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of West Georgia.
The communication sciences program at University of West Georgia awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of West Georgia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 communication sciences majors earned their master's degree from University of West Georgia. Of these graduates, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 208 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 94 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 6 |
