by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication sciences majors, UW - Madison came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UW - Madison. This makes it the #63 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison is $14,668. This is less than $24,702, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 94 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison. Of these graduates, 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UW - Madison does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UW - Madison make a median salary of $52,000 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 31 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UW - Madison in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 416 |
| Nursing | 287 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 192 |
| Medicine | 173 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 149 |
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