by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in communication & journalism at WCU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Graduate Certificate level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WCU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #44 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 44 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Pennsylvania | 3 of 52 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 of 180 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at WCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 80 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
This communication & journalism area of study at WCU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 80 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 11 |
| Publishing | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 12 graduate certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
WCU is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of communication & journalism graduate certificate degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism graduate certificate degree graduates at WCU are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a graduate certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WCU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 80 |