by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Wilkes ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wilkes was ranked #463 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #22 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 434 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 463 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wilkes University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wilkes is $36,271. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wilkes was $1,120 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,308 | $40,308 |
| Fees | $1,978 | $1,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,006 | $16,006 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,193 | $3,193 |
Learn more about Wilkes tuition and fees.
Of the 14 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Wilkes in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilkes University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Wilkes 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 Wilkes Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Wilkes University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 18 |
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