by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #9 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western as a strong choice for communication & journalism, coming in at #840 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 840 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Colorado | 11 of 13 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 27 of 30 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & journalism at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
The communication & journalism area of study at Western covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Colorado University conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Western ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,760 a year. This is lower than $42,253, the median for all majors at Western.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $23,500 in student loans. This is above $23,455, the typical median for all majors at Western.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,816 | $20,424 |
| Fees | $4,010 | $4,010 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 62% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
