by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WKU, HILLTOPPERS highly for communication sciences, placing at #216 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 216 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Kentucky | 2 of 5 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 of 74 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication sciences at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 65 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks competitively among schools offering communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,023 a year. This is above $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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All of the 34 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences from WKU, HILLTOPPERS identified as women.
The majority of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Roughly 91% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 34 bachelor’s completions in communication sciences and disorders, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (91%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 65 |
