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. Also, learn how UW - Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communications majors, UW - Madison came in at #16. 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 247 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 316 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in communications from UW - Madison. This makes it the #144 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,286 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, communications students borrow a median amount of $40,258 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at UW - Madison is $439 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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, 247 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Madison Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in communications from UW - Madison. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 209 |
| Journalism | 200 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 75 |
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