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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #157 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 157 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 159 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WWU was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 149 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from WWU. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Online degrees for the WWU communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Western Washington University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 81 |
| Journalism | 68 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 394 |
| English Language & Literature | 213 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 136 |
| History | 74 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 31 |
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