Below are the key facts about this program at UW. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UW among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #478 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 478 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Wyoming | 1 of 1 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 14 of 30 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & journalism at UW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 11 |
This communication & journalism area of study at UW breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 52 |
| Journalism | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wyoming conferred 50 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UW is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at UW earn a median of $44,603 a year. This is lower than $58,250, the median for all majors at UW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UW, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $14,900 in student loans. This is lower than $20,256, the typical median for all majors at UW.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,620 | $21,600 |
| Fees | $2,578 | $2,578 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UW were White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UW. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 11 |