Below are the key facts about graduate study in communication & journalism at West Virginia University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #213 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 213 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 4 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 44 of 213 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & journalism at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 203 |
| Master’s | 190 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
This communication & journalism area of study at West Virginia University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 158 |
| Journalism | 156 |
| Communication, General | 82 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 190 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,302 | $22,365 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 3 doctoral degrees in communication & journalism.
West Virginia University is not currently ranked for communication & journalism at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in communication & journalism from West Virginia University identified as women.
The majority of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a doctoral in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at West Virginia University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 203 |