by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UWM ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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UWM was ranked #85 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 #3 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 213 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 205 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in communications from UWM. This makes it the #107 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWM is $38,040. 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 UWM, communications students borrow a median amount of $26,911 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at UWM is $249 per month.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 213 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from UWM in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UWM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 149 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UWM 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 UWM Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications 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 communications.
| 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 communications majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 2 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 1 |
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