by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how EWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at EWU was ranked #209 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Washington University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from EWU. This makes it the #168 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from EWU. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
EWU does not offer an online option for its communication sciences 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.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from EWU make a median salary of $70,852 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a master's degree in communication sciences from EWU. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% 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 master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Eastern Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 75 |
| Dental Support Services | 50 |
| Nursing | 39 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 36 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.