by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western highly for communication & journalism, ranked #335 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 335 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina | 11 of 24 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 61 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
This communication & journalism area of study at Western includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 48 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Carolina University conferred 65 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Western holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,610 a year. This is below $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $21,750 in student loans. This is below $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
