by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how CWU ranks in comparison to other schools with digital communication programs.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 116 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of digital communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at CWU is $32,808. This is higher than $30,036, which is the national median for all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients.
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 9 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Radio, Television & Digital Communication from CWU in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% 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, 78% 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 digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CWU does not offer an online option for its digital communication 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 digital communication majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 23 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21 |
| Journalism | 6 |
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