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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Digital Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,221 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,803 for all digital communication students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, digital communication students borrow a median amount of $28,794 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all digital communication majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Western Kentucky University.
Of the 16 digital communication students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WKU, about 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students 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 digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 106 |
| Journalism | 65 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 37 |
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