Below are the key facts about graduate study in communication & media studies at UWA. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UWA highly for communication & media studies, coming in at #407 out of 782 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 407 of 782 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Alabama | 5 of 14 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 67 of 163 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & media studies at UWA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of West Alabama conferred 19 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
UWA is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 16% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at UWA are Black or African American. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Alabama with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UWA conferred 19 master’s completions in communication and media studies, other in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (42%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UWA. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 27 |