by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WCU ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from WCU. This makes it the #139 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at WCU is $24,521. This is less than $24,702, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,231 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,302.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at WCU is $138 per month.
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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Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from WCU in 2022, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WCU communication sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WCU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at WCU make a median salary of $53,673. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from WCU in 2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% 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 master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 308 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 127 |
| Allied Health Professions | 107 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 71 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 40 |