by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UW. This makes it the #242 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW was $692 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $166 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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The communication sciences program at UW awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2022 graduates were in 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UW does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UW make a median salary of $60,774. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
The communication sciences program at UW awarded 18 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 166 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 44 |
| Public Health | 25 |
| Dental Support Services | 19 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.