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 WIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is a decrease of 81% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in digital communication from WIU. This makes it the #56 most popular school for digital communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of digital communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at WIU is $27,462. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,036 for all digital communication students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WIU was $312 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 | $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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in digital communication from WIU. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of digital communication master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 44 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 27 |
| Journalism | 1 |
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