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. We've also included details on how EWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at EWU was ranked #245 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 238 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 245 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Washington University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in communications from EWU. This makes it the #161 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,782 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 EWU, communications students borrow a median amount of $21,198 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at EWU is $138 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EWU was $828 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,294 | $24,833 |
| Fees | $1,059 | $1,059 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,880 | $14,880 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,867 | $3,867 |
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Of the 76 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from EWU in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EWU 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 Eastern Washington University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
EWU 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 EWU Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Media Studies from EWU in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Eastern Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 11 |
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