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 digital communication.
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The digital communication major at WestConn is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Radio, Television & Digital Communication. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Digital Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WestConn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,582 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,036 for all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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, 16 digital communication majors earned their bachelor's degree from WestConn. Of these graduates, 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in 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 digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WestConn digital communication 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 digital communication majors at Western Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 54 |
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