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. We've also included details on how WSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #423 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #5 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 400 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 423 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in communications from WSU. This makes it the #79 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,035 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WSU, communications students borrow a median amount of $28,678 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from WSU. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in communications from WSU. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
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 communications.
| 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 communications majors at Wichita State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 14 |
| Journalism | 5 |
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