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 WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from WKU. This makes it the #15 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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All of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from WKU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at WKU make a median salary of $54,058. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 82 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from WKU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 333 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 111 |
| Public Health | 61 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 53 |
| Dental Support Services | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.