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. We've also included details on how UW - Parkside ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Parkside was ranked #330 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #12 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 319 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 330 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Parkside handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Parkside is $37,107. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Parkside paid an average of $634 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $274 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,582 | $15,224 |
| Fees | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| Books and Supplies | $590 | $590 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,286 | $8,286 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,164 | $5,164 |
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Of the 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from UW - Parkside in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 - Parkside with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UW - Parkside 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 - Parkside Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from UW - Parkside in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Parkside with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 - Parkside.