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Communication Sciences at Western Michigan University

31 Bachelor's Degrees
26 Master's Degrees
8 Doctor's Degrees
The Communication Sciences major is part of the health professions program at Western Michigan University.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.

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Communication Sciences Degrees Available at WMU

WMU Communication Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #123 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 78
Best Communication Sciences Schools 123
Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 144
Best Communication Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 148

Popularity of Communication Sciences at WMU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences from WMU Cost?

$15,298 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

WMU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $15,198 $18,998
Fees $100 $100
Books and Supplies $1,128 $1,128
On Campus Room and Board $11,713 $11,713
On Campus Other Expenses $2,631 $2,631

Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.

WMU Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 3% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 97% went to women.

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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, 87% 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 27
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Does WMU Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences?

Online degrees for the WMU communication sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.

Salary of Communication Sciences Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at WMU make a median salary of $57,490. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.

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WMU Communication Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

The communication sciences program at WMU awarded 29 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.

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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, 86% 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 communication sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 25
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

WMU Communication Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Western Michigan University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 174
Mental & Social Health Services 135
Nursing 122
Allied Health Professions 55
Health & Medical Administrative Services 51

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