by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about 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:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Wisconsin-Parkside as a strong choice for communication & media studies, coming in at #568 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 568 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Wisconsin | 14 of 15 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 72 of 97 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Parkside awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #14 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Parkside report a median salary of $37,067 a year. This is below $47,551, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, communication & media studies 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.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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 & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are White. About 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
University of Wisconsin-Parkside conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Parkside conferred 6 certificate degrees in communication & media studies.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside has not been ranked for communication & media studies at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of communication & media studies certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies certificate degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are White. About 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
University of Wisconsin-Parkside conferred 6 certificate completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 12 |
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