by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in communication sciences at WMU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU highly for communication sciences, placing at #219 out of 322 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 219 of 322 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Michigan | 7 of 9 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 36 of 52 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication sciences at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University awarded 24 master’s degrees in communication sciences.
WMU holds a strong position among schools offering communication sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Every one of the 24 students who graduated with a master’s degree in communication sciences from WMU identified as women.
The largest share of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 79% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WMU granted 24 master’s degrees in speech-language pathology/pathologist in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WMU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 32 |
| Certificate Degrees in Communication Sciences | 1 |