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. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication sciences majors, UW - Madison came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 38 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UW - Madison. This makes it the #63 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #24 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 UW - Madison is $21,520. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,407 for all communication sciences students.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UW - Madison make a median salary of $51,374 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,952 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 38 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UW - Madison, about 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 450 |
| Nursing | 257 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 243 |
| Medicine | 167 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 142 |
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