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. In addition, we cover how Washburn University ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Washburn University was ranked #349 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 338 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 349 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washburn University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Washburn University is $39,932. 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 Washburn University paid an average of $731 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $338 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,464 | $20,468 |
| Fees | $114 | $114 |
| Books and Supplies | $970 | $970 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,759 | $10,759 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,480 | $2,480 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Washburn University. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washburn University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Washburn University 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 Washburn University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Washburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 9 |
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