by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Wayne State ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #202 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in communications from Wayne State. This makes it the #42 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2021, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wayne State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,710 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,435 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from Wayne State make a median salary of $38,791 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,008.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wayne State, communications students borrow a median amount of $30,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,333 for all communications majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Wayne State University.
Of the 49 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Wayne State in 2021, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students earned a master's degree in communications from Wayne State. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 58 |
| Journalism | 29 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 27 |
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