by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WSSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #22 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSSU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #905 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 905 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina | 22 of 24 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 188 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & journalism at WSSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
This communication & journalism area of study at WSSU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 33 |
During the most recent reporting year, Winston-Salem State University conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
WSSU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #22 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSSU report a median salary of $28,054 a year. This is lower than $51,539, the median for all majors at WSSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSSU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,096 in student loans. This is below $27,653, the typical median for all majors at WSSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,401 | $14,057 |
| Fees | $2,725 | $2,725 |
Find out more about WSSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at WSSU were Black or African American. About 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
