We'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 WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from WSU. This makes it the #250 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,429 a year. This is less than $24,702, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $242 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
In State | Out of State | |
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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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from WSU. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
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, 81% 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 communication sciences.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 25 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 2 |
WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at WSU make a median salary of $54,878. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from WSU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% 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 master's in communication sciences.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 24 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Wichita State University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Nursing | 170 |
Dental Support Services | 59 |
Allied Health Professions | 56 |
Health Sciences & Services | 53 |
Health & Medical Administrative Services | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.