by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Whitewater ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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UW - Whitewater was ranked #81 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 #2 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in communications from UW - Whitewater. This makes it the #219 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Whitewater go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,367 a year. 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 UW - Whitewater, communications students borrow a median amount of $31,359 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at UW - Whitewater is $332 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Whitewater paid an average of $687 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $284 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,812 | $16,478 |
| Fees | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,770 | $7,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,240 | $3,240 |
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Of the 91 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from UW - Whitewater in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% 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 - Whitewater with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UW - Whitewater 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 - Whitewater Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from UW - Whitewater in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Whitewater are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| 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 - Whitewater.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 45 |
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