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 WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #200 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in communications from WMU. This makes it the #101 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,707 a year. This is less than $32,435, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's communications program at WMU make a median salary of $40,545. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,008.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, communications students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,333 for all communications majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Western Michigan University.
The communications program at WMU awarded 65 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Media Studies from WMU in 2020-2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 75 |
| Journalism | 8 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 2 |
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