by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #514 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 514 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan | 9 of 18 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 61 of 97 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 49 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
WMU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WMU report a median salary of $41,058 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WMU, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is below $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WMU granted 49 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 7 |
