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Journalism at Western Washington University

If you are interested in studying Journalism, consider the program at Western Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Washington University sits in Bellingham, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 45 journalism degrees were awarded at Western Washington University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Washington University

Many students take online classes at Western Washington University. Among 14,710 students, 226 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.

Journalism Rankings at Western Washington University

Rankings can help you compare Western Washington University’s Journalism program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#3 of 4
Best Value	Washington	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#9 of 38
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#29 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#42 of 206
Best Value	Nationwide	#114 of 206

Earnings for Journalism Graduates from Western Washington University

Graduates of Western Washington University’s Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,510
2 years	$30,650
3 years	$40,238
4 years	$50,965
5 years	$52,942

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Journalism graduates from Western Washington University report median earnings of $50,965, compared with $52,721 for all Western Washington University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Journalism graduates from Western Washington University stands at $18,075.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Journalism graduates at Western Washington University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Journalism graduates at Western Washington University are 64% women (29) and 36% men (16).

Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Western Washington University

Among the 45 bachelor’s journalism graduates at Western Washington University, 64% were women (29) and 36% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	37
Hispanic / Latino	4
Two or More Races	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Washington University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

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

More Specific Journalism Concentrations at Western Washington University

This Journalism program at Western Washington University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Journalism	40
Other Journalism	5

Highest-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Journalism program at Western Washington University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Editors	$100,346
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Film and Video Editors	$89,576
Photographers	$75,743
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$74,101
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Writers and Authors	$63,195
Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$30,503

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.