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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #118 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 215 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 227 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 142 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from WVU. This makes it the #16 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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 215 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from WVU in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% 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 bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 186 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
WVU does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WVU Online Learning page.
Of the 227 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Journalism from WVU in 2021-2022, 28% were men and 72% 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, 76% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 172 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at West Virginia University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 167 |
| Journalism | 164 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 113 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 330 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 150 |
| English Language & Literature | 69 |
| History | 47 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 40 |
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