by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in communication & journalism at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WKU, HILLTOPPERS among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #634 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 634 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Kentucky | 9 of 16 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 104 of 213 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 159 |
| Certificate | 64 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
This communication & journalism field at WKU, HILLTOPPERS includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 126 |
| Journalism | 50 |
| Communication, General | 30 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 30 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University handed out 4 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 9 graduate certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS has not been ranked for communication & journalism at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 22% of communication & journalism graduate certificate degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism graduate certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a graduate certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 159 |
| Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 64 |