by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in communication & media studies at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates West Virginia University as a strong choice for communication & media studies, coming in at #165 out of 782 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 165 of 782 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 3 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 of 163 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University awarded 28 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,302 | $22,365 |
Find out more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 25% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. About 57% 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
West Virginia University conferred 28 master’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 3 doctoral degrees in communication & media studies.
West Virginia University is not yet ranked for communication & media studies at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in communication & media studies from West Virginia University identified as women.
The largest share of communication & media studies doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University were 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 doctoral in communication & media studies.
| 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 |
West Virginia University granted 3 doctoral degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at West Virginia University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 51 |