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 Wake Forest University ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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Wake Forest University is in the top 10% of the country for communications. More specifically it was ranked #42 out of 575 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wake Forest University handed out 130 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 150 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in communications from Wake Forest University. This makes it the #161 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wake Forest University is $42,055. 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 Wake Forest University paid an average of $2,650 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,608 | $63,608 |
| Fees | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,630 | $1,630 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,848 | $17,848 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,320 | $3,320 |
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Of the 130 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Wake Forest University in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% 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 Wake Forest University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Wake Forest University communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wake Forest University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from Wake Forest University. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Wake Forest University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.