by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, coming in at #717 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 717 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Colorado | 10 of 11 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 25 of 27 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Colorado University conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Western is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western report a median salary of $40,760 a year. This is lower than $42,253, the median for all majors at Western.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $23,500 in student loans. This is above $23,455, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,816 | $20,424 |
| Fees | $4,010 | $4,010 |
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Among recent graduates, 62% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
Western awarded 16 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
