by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UW. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UW as a strong choice for communication & media studies, placing at #415 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 415 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Wyoming | 1 of 1 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 13 of 27 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at UW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wyoming handed out 41 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
UW is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,738 a year. This is lower than $58,250, the median for all majors at UW.
To complete a bachelor’s at UW, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $14,900 in student loans. This is lower than $20,256, the typical median for all majors at UW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,620 | $21,600 |
| Fees | $2,578 | $2,578 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UW were White. Roughly 73% 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UW granted 41 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
Graduate study is also available at UW. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 11 |
