by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU as a strong choice for journalism, ranked #167 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 167 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Michigan | 3 of 5 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 26 of 29 |
Here is each degree level available for journalism at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
WSU holds a strong position among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 3 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 26 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 145 |
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at WSU report a median salary of $49,878 a year. This is lower than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, journalism students accumulate a median of $29,000 in student loans. This is above $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
Learn more about WSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are Black or African American. Roughly 52% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
