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Communication & Journalism at Western Connecticut State University

70 Bachelor's Degrees
#399 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how WestConn ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & journalism.

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Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at WestConn

WestConn Communication & Journalism Rankings

The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #399 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #9 in Connecticut.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 394
Best Communication & Journalism Schools 399

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communication & Journalism from WestConn Cost?

$12,763 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$40,000 Average Student Debt

WestConn Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WestConn was $709 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $6,664 $9,996
Fees $6,099 $6,099
Books and Supplies $1,300 $1,300
On Campus Room and Board $15,131 $15,131
On Campus Other Expenses $1,358 $1,358

Learn more about WestConn tuition and fees.

WestConn Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 64% of communication & journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 36% went to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WestConn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 14
White 43
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 2

Does WestConn Offer an Online BA in Communication & Journalism?

Online degrees for the WestConn communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WestConn Online Learning page.

WestConn Communication & Journalism Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Western Connecticut State University.

Communication & Journalism Majors

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 54
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 16

Related Major Annual Graduates
English Language & Literature 39
History 22
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 13
Social Sciences 13
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 1

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