by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at West Virginia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #215 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 215 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 4 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 45 of 204 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & journalism at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 203 |
| Master’s | 190 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
This communication & journalism area of study at West Virginia University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 158 |
| Journalism | 156 |
| Communication, General | 82 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 203 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $61,594 a year. This is below $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
To complete a bachelor’s at West Virginia University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $24,250 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 171 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at West Virginia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 190 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 3 |
