by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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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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.
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.
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
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For the most recent academic year available, 3% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 97% went to 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, 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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
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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