by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #541 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 541 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kansas | 6 of 7 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 49 of 61 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wichita State University awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
WSU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at WSU report a median salary of $40,440 a year. This is below $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $25,159 in student loans. This is above $24,307, 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 | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WSU awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in communication, general in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 11 |
