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. Also, learn how NWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at NWU was ranked #464 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #5 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 435 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 464 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nebraska Wesleyan University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,188 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at NWU paid an average of $1,390 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,648 | $40,648 |
| Fees | $1,064 | $1,064 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,982 | $9,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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Of the 14 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NWU, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NWU 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 NWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 8 |
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