by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WTAMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #15 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WTAMU as a strong choice for communication & journalism, ranked #392 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 392 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas | 16 of 50 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region | 26 of 79 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & journalism at WTAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 1 |
This communication & journalism area of study at WTAMU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 22 |
| Communication, General | 21 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 5 |
| Journalism | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Texas A & M University handed out 49 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
WTAMU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #15 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WTAMU report a median salary of $35,755 a year. This is lower than $51,655, the median for all majors at WTAMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WTAMU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $19,584 in student loans. This is lower than $22,333, the typical median for all majors at WTAMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,211 | $8,267 |
| Fees | $2,729 | $2,729 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at WTAMU are White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A & M University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WTAMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 1 |
