by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how West Texas A&M University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at West Texas A&M University was ranked #531 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #30 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 498 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 531 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Texas A&M University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in communications from West Texas A&M University. This makes it the #182 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at West Texas A&M University paid an average of $549 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $437 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,372 | $8,267 |
| Fees | $2,729 | $2,729 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,449 | $9,449 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,854 | $4,854 |
Learn more about West Texas A&M University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from West Texas A&M University. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at West Texas A&M University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
West Texas A&M 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 Texas A&M University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from West Texas A&M University. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at West Texas A&M University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 6 |
| Journalism | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.