by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Washington State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Washington State University as a strong choice for communication & journalism, coming in at #78 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 78 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Washington | 3 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at Washington State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 386 |
| Certificate | 38 |
| Master’s | 46 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
The communication & journalism field at Washington State University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 209 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 164 |
| Journalism | 58 |
| Communication, General | 54 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington State University conferred 386 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Washington State University is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Washington State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,975 a year. This is lower than $70,460, the median for all majors at Washington State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Washington State University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $21,235 in student loans. This is lower than $21,877, the typical median for all majors at Washington State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,457 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $2,086 | $2,086 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Washington State University are White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 249 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 46 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington State University handed out 38 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
Washington State University is not currently ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 68% of communication & journalism certificate degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at Washington State University are White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Washington State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 46 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 11 |
