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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #352 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #9 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 345 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 352 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
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Of the 59 communication & journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CWU, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the CWU communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Central Washington University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 23 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 9 |
| Journalism | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 231 |
| English Language & Literature | 68 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 57 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 30 |
| History | 22 |
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