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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication science list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in general communication sciences & disorders. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in communication science from WIU. This makes it the #45 most popular school for communication science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication science majors at Western Illinois University.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of communication science bachelor's degrees went to men and 94% went 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 science.
| 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 |
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in General Communication Sciences & Disorders from WIU in 2020-2021, 10% were men and 90% were women.
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 science.
| 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 |
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