by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WestConn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #363 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #9 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 348 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 363 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at WestConn is $27,909. 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 WestConn, communications students borrow a median amount of $39,783 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from WestConn. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the WestConn communications 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Western Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 16 |
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