by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in other communications.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for other communications list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism (other). This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other communications majors at Western Illinois University.
Of the 18 other communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WIU, about 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in other communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 70 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 21 |
| Journalism | 3 |
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