by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in communication & media studies at WSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral 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, ranked #579 out of 782 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 579 of 782 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan | 10 of 18 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 75 of 98 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & media studies at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University handed out 10 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
WSU granted 10 master’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (40%).
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University awarded 10 doctoral degrees in communication & media studies.
WSU is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of communication & media studies doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies doctoral degree graduates at WSU were White. Roughly 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
WSU conferred 10 doctoral completions in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 45 |