by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from WWU. This makes it the #203 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #75 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $19,512. This is less than $24,702, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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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The communication sciences program at WWU awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the WWU communication sciences 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.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from WWU make a median salary of $70,388 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
The communication sciences program at WWU awarded 18 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 63 |
| Public Health | 16 |
| Nursing | 15 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 14 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.