by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western Washington University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western Washington University highly for communication sciences, ranked #139 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 139 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Washington | 2 of 4 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication sciences at Western Washington University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Washington University handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Western Washington University ranks competitively among schools offering communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Washington University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,132 a year. This is higher than $52,721, the median for all majors at Western Washington University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Washington University, communication sciences students accumulate a median of $17,500 in student loans. This is lower than $20,258, the typical median for all majors at Western Washington University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,572 | $27,365 |
| Fees | $1,342 | $1,342 |
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All of the 33 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences from Western Washington University were women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Washington University were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Western Washington University awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences and disorders, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (76%).
Graduate study is also available at Western Washington University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 18 |
