by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU as a strong choice for communication & journalism, coming in at #691 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 691 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Michigan | 15 of 22 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 91 of 115 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & journalism at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 119 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
This communication & journalism area of study at WSU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 65 |
| Journalism | 31 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 24 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University awarded 119 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
WSU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at WSU earn a median of $47,646 a year. This is below $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSU, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $30,130 in student loans. This is higher than $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 10 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 2 |
