Here is an overview of this program at University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #14 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Wisconsin-Parkside as a strong choice for communication & journalism, coming in at #661 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 661 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Wisconsin | 14 of 15 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 86 of 115 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Certificate | 6 |
| Master’s | 12 |
This communication & journalism field at University of Wisconsin-Parkside breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 49 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Parkside handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Wisconsin-Parkside report a median salary of $37,067 a year. This is lower than $47,551, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,972, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,298 | $16,137 |
| Fees | $1,292 | $1,292 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Parkside with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Parkside awarded 6 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of communication & journalism certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Parkside with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 12 |
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