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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 215 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 213 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UWM. This makes it the #204 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UWM paid an average of $852 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,455 | $20,455 |
| Fees | $1,565 | $1,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,980 | $10,980 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 215 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from UWM. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 - Milwaukee with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 151 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UWM does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UWM Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from UWM in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 222 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 2 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 268 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 227 |
| English Language & Literature | 82 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 65 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 56 |
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