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Speech Communication at Western Carolina University

If you are interested in studying Speech Communication, consider the program at Western Carolina University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 48 speech communication degrees were granted at Western Carolina University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Carolina University

Distance learning is available at Western Carolina University. Of 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Speech Communication graduates at Western Carolina University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Speech Communication graduates at Western Carolina University are 40% women (19) and 60% men (29).

Speech Communication Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University

Among the 48 bachelor’s speech communication degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 40% were women (19) and 60% were men (29).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Speech Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	35
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	4
Asian	2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Speech Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, below the national average of 36%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Speech Communication Graduates

Those who complete Speech Communication program at Western Carolina University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Speech Communication graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Public Relations Managers	$139,736
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Public Relations Specialists	$103,749
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$69,171
Writers and Authors	$63,195

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.