by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how CWU ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #298 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #7 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 290 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 298 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,820 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CWU, communications students borrow a median amount of $29,610 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CWU was $820 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from CWU. About 30% of these graduates were women and the other 70% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
CWU does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program 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 communications majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 9 |
| Journalism | 6 |
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