by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in communication & journalism at WSU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU as a strong choice for communication & journalism, coming in at #695 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 695 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Michigan | 14 of 22 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 90 of 121 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & journalism at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 119 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
This communication & journalism area of study at WSU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 65 |
| Journalism | 31 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 24 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University handed out 10 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
WSU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,187 | $40,796 |
| Fees | $2,662 | $2,662 |
Find out more about WSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at WSU were Black or African American. About 40% 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 master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University handed out 10 doctoral degrees in communication & journalism.
WSU 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.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of communication & journalism doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at WSU were White. Approximately 50% 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 doctoral in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University handed out 2 professional certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
WSU is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the professional certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in communication & journalism from WSU identified as women.
The largest share of communication & journalism professional certificate degree graduates at WSU were White. Approximately 50% 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 professional certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at WSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 119 |