by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #220 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 64 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from WKU. This makes it the #15 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at WKU make a median salary of $45,606. 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 WKU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 Kentucky University.
All of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from WKU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 64 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WKU, about 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% 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 master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 347 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 104 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 68 |
| Public Health | 57 |
| Dental Support Services | 32 |
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