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, and more. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in communications from WVU. This makes it the #18 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #68 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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Of the 64 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from WVU in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the WVU communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WVU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 communications majors earned their master's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 167 |
| Journalism | 164 |
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