by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how UW compares to other colleges that offer communication & journalism.
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UW holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism. Specifically, it ranked #447 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wyoming awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at UW earn a median of $44,603 a year. This is lower than $58,250, the median for all majors at UW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UW, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $14,900 in student loans. This is lower than $20,256, the typical median for all majors at UW.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,620 | $21,600 |
| Fees | $2,578 | $2,578 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UW were 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 Wyoming with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 18% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at UW were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at University of Wyoming.
This communication & journalism program at UW offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 52 |
| Journalism | 9 |