by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WestConn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #6 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is an increase of 150% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of digital communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at WestConn is $26,537. This is less than $29,803, which is the national median of all digital communication majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WestConn, digital communication students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of alldigital communication bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Western Connecticut State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of digital communication bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WestConn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 60 |
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