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 communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Wayne State. This makes it the #57 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wayne State is $24,474. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Wayne State paid an average of $1,304 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $568 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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All of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Wayne State in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% 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 bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Wayne State does not offer an online option for its communication sciences 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.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Wayne State make a median salary of $57,770 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 39 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Wayne State in 2022 were women.
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, 82% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 332 |
| Medicine | 307 |
| Nursing | 285 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 106 |
| Other Health Professions | 104 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.