by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Westfield State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #17 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Westfield State University highly for communication & media studies, ranked #435 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 435 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Massachusetts | 21 of 27 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region | 38 of 55 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & media studies at Westfield State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
During the most recent reporting year, Westfield State University conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Westfield State University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Westfield State University earn a median of $45,172 a year. This is below $52,209, the median for all majors at Westfield State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Westfield State University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,858, the typical median for all majors at Westfield State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,209 | $11,209 |
Find out more about Westfield State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Westfield State University were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Westfield State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Westfield State University conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
