by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #167 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 43 students received their master’s degree in communications from WVU. This makes it the #18 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2021, making the school the #68 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at West Virginia University.
Of the 57 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from WVU in 2021, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 students earned a master's degree in communications from WVU. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 176 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 93 |
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