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, and more. We've also included details on how WIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #277 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 245 |
| Best Communication Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 248 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 277 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from WIU. This makes it the #222 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from WIU. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WIU does not offer an online option for its communication sciences 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.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at WIU make a median salary of $56,611. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from WIU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 28 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 15 |
| Public Health | 7 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 6 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.