by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Speech Communication. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Communication & Media Studies is a major offered under the communication and journalism program of study at West Texas A&M University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in communications, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at West Texas A&M University was ranked #668 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #34 in Texas.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at West Texas A&M University paid an average of $477 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $406 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,748 | $7,195 |
| Fees | $2,708 | $2,708 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,496 | $7,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,854 | $4,854 |
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The median early career salary of communications students who receive their bachelor’s degree from West Texas A&M University is $26,353 per year. That is 17% lower than the national average of $31,626.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that West Texas A&M University offers online option in its communications bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the West Texas A&M University Online Learning page.
About 60.0% of the students who received their BA in communications in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 64.0%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 20.0% of the communications bachelor’s degrees at West Texas A&M University in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 36%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Communication & Media Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 15 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to communication and media studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 4 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 21 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 17 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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