by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - La Crosse ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW - La Crosse was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #6 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 144 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 145 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - La Crosse is $40,293. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at UW - La Crosse is $216 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - La Crosse paid an average of $709 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,974 | $17,014 |
| Fees | $1,677 | $1,677 |
| Books and Supplies | $120 | $120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,960 | $7,960 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,036 | $2,036 |
Learn more about UW - La Crosse tuition and fees.
Of the 99 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - La Crosse, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UW - La Crosse does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - La Crosse Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.
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