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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #511 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #16 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 487 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 511 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of communication & journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
WCU 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 WCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Western Carolina 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 |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 46 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 93 |
| English Language & Literature | 45 |
| History | 27 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 16 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 15 |
