by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Washburn University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Washburn University as a strong choice for communication & journalism, ranked #338 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 338 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Kansas | 3 of 8 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 30 of 72 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & journalism at Washburn University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 12 |
The communication & journalism area of study at Washburn University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 44 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washburn University awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Washburn University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Washburn University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,062 a year. This is below $60,805, the median for all majors at Washburn University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Washburn University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $21,875 in student loans. This is below $23,712, the typical median for all majors at Washburn University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,652 | $20,832 |
| Fees | $117 | $117 |
Read more about Washburn University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Washburn University were White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washburn University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at Washburn University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 12 |
