by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Wisconsin-Madison highly for communication & journalism, placing at #44 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 44 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 15 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 of 115 |
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 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 442 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,639 a year. This is lower than $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Wisconsin-Madison, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is above $21,813, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,273 | $40,506 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Approximately 64% 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 bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 285 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 61 |
| Other Races | 34 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 338 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 26% of communication & journalism certificate degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. About 72% 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 certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 245 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 18 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 25 |
