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. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WTAMU as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #352 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 352 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Texas | 14 of 46 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 24 of 72 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies at WTAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Texas A & M University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
WTAMU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at WTAMU earn a median of $33,579 a year. This is lower than $51,655, the median for all majors at WTAMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,211 | $8,267 |
| Fees | $2,729 | $2,729 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at WTAMU were White. About 45% 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WTAMU awarded 20 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (45%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WTAMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 1 |