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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #457 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #15 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 429 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 457 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,996 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, communications students borrow a median amount of $23,134 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at WCU is $207 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WCU was $340 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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The communications program at WCU awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WCU 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 WCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 14 |