by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western Illinois University among the top schools in the country for communication sciences, placing at #269 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 269 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Illinois | 15 of 16 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 43 of 52 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication sciences at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Western Illinois University has not been ranked for communication sciences at the bachelor’s level.
Communication Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,331 a year. This is higher than $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University, communication sciences students accumulate a median of $20,375 in student loans. This is lower than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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Among recent graduates, 10% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Western Illinois University granted 10 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences and disorders, general in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 17 |
