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. We've also included details on how UW - River Falls ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UW - River Falls was ranked #296 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #10 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 288 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 296 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - River Falls handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - River Falls go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,309 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - River Falls paid an average of $630 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $285 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,837 | $15,118 |
| Fees | $1,769 | $1,769 |
| Books and Supplies | $440 | $440 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,658 | $7,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
Learn more about UW - River Falls tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% 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 - River Falls with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UW - River Falls 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 - River Falls Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Wisconsin - River Falls.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 60 |
| Journalism | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.