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ACCEPTANCE RATE

68.95%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

86%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

30

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,984

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Multimedia Degree

In its most basic terms, Digital Communication and Multimedia is a field of study fusing art, technology, and business to arrive at products used for commercial purposes. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer multimedia degrees.

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West Texas A&M University

225 College Park Drive, Weatherford, TX

History

West Texas A & M University is a public four year institution in Canyon, Texas. Established in 1910, WTAMU has gone through name and location changes and has had its share of controversy, yet has maintained its educational standards throughout. WTAMU is a leader in distance education offering individual courses online as well as three undergrad and two graduate programs that can be completed fully online. The school joined the Texas A & M University System in 1990 and currently has approximately 7000 students enrolled.

Academics

WTAMU has over 61 undergraduate degree programs, 45 graduate degree programs, and 1 doctoral program. The school believes in excellence in teaching, research and service, providing quality education and experience to its students through a dedicated faculty and modern facilities.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at WTAMU must meet the minimum requirements of the school. These requirements are calculated based on class placement percentage and ACT score along with the necessary courses completed as per Texas curricula. The financial aid office will assist students in determining financial aid eligibility and meting out awards.

Athletics

West Texas A & M University plays in the NCAA Division II Lonestar Conference. The school colors are maroon and white and the school mascot is the buffalo.

Athletic programs:

  • Baseball/Softball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Equestrian
  • Golf
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball

Students Enrolled in the Multimedia Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Texas A&M University offers a bachelor's degree program in multimedia.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male7
Female5

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic4
White8

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Multimedia program at West Texas A&M University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants West Texas A&M University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, West Texas A&M University may provide services to students including:

  • Online course work available
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assisting students to find work
  • Day care for children

Intercollegiate Athletics

West Texas A&M University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Lone Star Conference)
  • Basketball (Lone Star Conference)
  • Track and Field (Lone Star Conference)
  • Football (Lone Star Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Equestrian