by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Whitewater ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Whitewater was ranked #256 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #7 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UW - Whitewater. This makes it the #268 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Whitewater, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $29,876 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,302.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Whitewater paid an average of $687 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $284 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,812 | $16,478 |
| Fees | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,770 | $7,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,240 | $3,240 |
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The communication sciences program at UW - Whitewater awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Whitewater are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UW - Whitewater communication sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Whitewater Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UW - Whitewater make a median salary of $58,302. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UW - Whitewater in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Whitewater are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 14 |
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