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. In addition, we cover how UW Oshkosh ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW Oshkosh was ranked #286 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #9 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 277 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 286 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW Oshkosh is $40,673. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Oshkosh, communications students borrow a median amount of $21,261 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Oshkosh was $613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $284 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,806 | $14,719 |
| Fees | $1,406 | $1,406 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,940 | $8,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Learn more about UW Oshkosh tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 - Oshkosh with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UW Oshkosh 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 UW Oshkosh Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 32 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 24 |
| Journalism | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.