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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Willamette ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Willamette was ranked #424 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #8 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 401 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 424 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Willamette University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Willamette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,472 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
Part-time undergraduates at Willamette paid an average of $2,000 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $48,000 | $48,000 |
| Fees | $268 | $268 |
| Books and Supplies | $933 | $933 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,490 | $15,490 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,810 | $2,810 |
Learn more about Willamette tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Willamette University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Willamette 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 Willamette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Willamette University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.