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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #463 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #5 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 448 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 463 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from WSU. This makes it the #167 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WSU was $572 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $242 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,247 | $17,165 |
| Fees | $2,075 | $2,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,790 | $13,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of communication & journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the WSU communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 communication & journalism majors earned their master's degree from WSU. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Wichita State University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 40 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 14 |
| Journalism | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 148 |
| Social Sciences | 73 |
| English Language & Literature | 42 |
| History | 15 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 13 |
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