Communication & Journalism at Willamette University
Every communication & journalism school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the communication & journalism program at Willamette University stacks up to those at other schools.Willamette is located in Salem, Oregon and has a total student population of 1,866.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Communication & Journalism section at the bottom of this page.
Willamette Communication & Journalism Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communication & Journalism
Willamette Communication & Journalism Rankings
The communication & journalism major at Willamette is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Communication & Journalism. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Communication & Journalism Student Demographics at Willamette
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Willamette University.
Willamette Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program
About 68% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism at Willamette are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Willamette University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Communication & Journalism
Communication & Journalism majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Willamette University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 19 |
Related Majors
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- History
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- English Language & Literature
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Careers That Communication & Journalism Grads May Go Into
A degree in communication & journalism can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for OR, the home state for Willamette University.
| Occupation | Jobs in OR | Average Salary in OR |
|---|---|---|
| Managers | 7,850 | $94,400 |
| Public Relations Specialists | 3,210 | $66,800 |
| Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | 1,330 | $96,140 |
| Producers and Directors | 1,240 | $68,280 |
| Editors | 1,080 | $55,610 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Cacophony under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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