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 West Liberty University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at West Liberty University was ranked #556 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 522 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 556 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Liberty University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at West Liberty University paid an average of $705 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $356 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,716 | $17,100 |
| Fees | $16 | $16 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,694 | $10,694 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,984 | $3,984 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from West Liberty University. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at West Liberty University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Liberty University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
West Liberty University 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 West Liberty University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at West Liberty University.
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