by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in communication & journalism at WMU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU highly for communication & journalism, ranked #558 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 558 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Michigan | 10 of 22 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 67 of 121 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 7 |
This communication & journalism area of study at WMU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 56 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 35 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University awarded 7 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
WMU has not been ranked for communication & journalism at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 29% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at WMU are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WMU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 95 |
| Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 1 |