by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Western Oregon State College ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Western Oregon State College was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 154 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 156 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Oregon University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Western Oregon State College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,600 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Western Oregon State College, communications students borrow a median amount of $21,474 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Western Oregon State College paid an average of $638 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $200 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $28,710 |
| Fees | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,125 | $1,125 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,610 | $11,610 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,646 | $2,646 |
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Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Western Oregon State College in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Western Oregon State College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Western Oregon State College does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Western Oregon State College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Western Oregon University.
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