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. Also, learn how Wayne State ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #299 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in communications from Wayne State. This makes it the #42 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wayne State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,595 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wayne State was $1,304 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $568 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
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Of the 58 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Wayne State in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Wayne State 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 Wayne State Online Learning page.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from Wayne State make a median salary of $56,521 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communications graduates with a master's is $49,614.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in communications from Wayne State. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 39 |
| Journalism | 29 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.