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Graduate Communication & Journalism Programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison

42 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

Below are the key facts about graduate study in communication & journalism at University of Wisconsin-Madison. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate Communication & Journalism Rankings

#10 in the U.S.
#1 in Wisconsin
#2 in the Great Lakes Region

College Factual ranks University of Wisconsin-Madison highly for communication & journalism, placing at #10 out of 954 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Schools 10 of 954
Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Wisconsin 1 of 15
Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region 2 of 121

Graduate Communication & Journalism Degrees at University of Wisconsin-Madison

The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 442
Certificate 338
Master’s 17
Doctoral 25

Graduate Communication & Journalism Majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

This communication & journalism area of study at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:

Major Annual Graduates
Communication, General 305
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication 207
Journalism 203
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 107

University of Wisconsin-Madison Communication & Journalism Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 17 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.

Master’s Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin 1
Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 4
Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools 14

University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate Tuition and Fees

$37,232 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $35,635 $52,332
Fees $1,597 $1,597

Find out more about University of Wisconsin-Madison tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 35% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.

University of Wisconsin-Madison gender breakdown of Communication & Journalism Master's degree grads The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a master’s in communication & journalism.

Ethnic diversity of Communication & Journalism majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 8
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 1

University of Wisconsin-Madison Communication & Journalism Doctoral Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 25 doctoral degrees in communication & journalism.

Doctoral Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin 1
Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 2
Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools 5

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 36% of communication & journalism doctoral degrees went to men and 64% went to women.

University of Wisconsin-Madison gender breakdown of Communication & Journalism Doctoral degree grads The majority of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a doctoral in communication & journalism.

Ethnic diversity of Communication & Journalism majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 13
Other Races 0

Undergraduate Study in Communication & Journalism at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Undergraduate study is also available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism 442
Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism 338

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