2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree School for You
Communication & Journalism is one of the most popular subjects to study in Washington. With 2,086 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Washington to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication & Journalism program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for communication and journalism majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Washington State University to be the most popular school for communication and journalism students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Washington. Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 507 students majoring in communication and journalism at Wazzu, 40% are male and 60% are female.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Washington - Seattle Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communication and journalism schools in Washington. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the large city of Seattle.
Of the 443 students majoring in communication and journalism at UW Seattle, 35% are male and 65% are female.
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Out of the 18 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Washington University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Bellingham, WWU is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 164 students majoring in communication and journalism at WWU, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Bothell Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the large suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 153 students majoring in communication and journalism at UW Bothell, 49% are male and 51% are female.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Gonzaga University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communication and journalism schools in Washington. Gonzaga is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spokane.
About 63% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 38% are male.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 64% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 36% are male.
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Eastern Washington University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and journalism programs. EWU is a large public school located in the town of Cheney.
Of the 87 students majoring in communication and journalism at EWU, 36% are male and 64% are female.
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Seattle University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication and journalism students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.
Women make up 70% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.
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Central Washington University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking. CWU is a large public school located in the town of Ellensburg.
Of the 68 students majoring in communication and journalism at CWU, 29% are male and 71% are female.
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University of Puget Sound ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Tacoma, Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 81% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 17,589 |
| Oregon | 1,375 |
| Hawaii | 292 |
| Nevada | 523 |
| Alaska | 30 |
Communication & Journalism Related Majors
Communication & Journalism Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
| Journalism | 13,552 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Communication & Journalism
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Josh Hallett.
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