by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WKU, HILLTOPPERS among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #675 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 675 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Kentucky | 10 of 16 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 115 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 159 |
| Certificate | 64 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
This communication & journalism field at WKU, HILLTOPPERS includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 126 |
| Journalism | 50 |
| Communication, General | 30 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 30 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University handed out 159 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $43,582 a year. This is below $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $25,698 in student loans. This is higher than $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University handed out 64 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of communication & journalism certificate degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 9 |
