by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Wisconsin-Whitewater among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #288 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 288 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Wisconsin | 6 of 15 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 of 115 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 121 |
| Certificate | 35 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
This communication & journalism field at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 128 |
| Journalism | 35 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 14 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater awarded 121 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earn a median of $47,326 a year. This is lower than $54,862, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,307, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,519 | $17,219 |
| Fees | $1,497 | $1,497 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater conferred 35 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has not been ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of communication & journalism certificate degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were White. Roughly 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-Whitewater with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 9 |
