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, and more. We've also included details on how WIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #269 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from WIU. This makes it the #222 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from WIU make a median salary of $46,154 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WIU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,375 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Western Illinois University.
The communication sciences program at WIU awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from WIU. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% 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 master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 40 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 19 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 12 |
| Allied Health Professions | 6 |
| Public Health | 3 |
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