by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in other communications.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for other communications list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism (other). This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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The other communications program at WIU awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 74% of these degrees went to men with the other 26% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in other communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WIU does not offer an online option for its other communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other communications majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 44 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 6 |
| Journalism | 1 |
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