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 communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 26 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from WMU. This makes it the #168 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $24,823. This is higher than $24,407, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at WMU make a median salary of $53,864. 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 WMU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Western Michigan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% 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 bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 26 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from WMU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% 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 master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 205 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 140 |
| Nursing | 121 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 111 |
| Allied Health Professions | 63 |
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