by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Marquette ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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Marquette was ranked #86 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marquette University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in communications from Marquette. This makes it the #48 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Marquette is $36,443. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Marquette was $1,180 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,690 | $47,690 |
| Fees | $1,010 | $1,010 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,740 | $15,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,270 | $3,270 |
Learn more about Marquette tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Marquette does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Marquette Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Marquette in 2021-2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Marquette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marquette University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Marquette University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 100 |
| Journalism | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.