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. In addition, we cover how WCU ranks in comparison to other schools with digital communication programs.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #149 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 131 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 149 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
Digital Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,125 a year. This is less than $30,036, which is the national median of all digital communication majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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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Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in digital communication from WCU in 2022, 71% were men and 29% 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 Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WCU does not offer an online option for its digital communication 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 digital communication majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 46 |
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