by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Wake Forest University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Wake Forest University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, coming in at #20 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 20 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in North Carolina | 2 of 23 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 of 162 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & media studies at Wake Forest University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 153 |
| Master’s | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wake Forest University handed out 153 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Wake Forest University is in the top 15% of the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,234 a year. This is below $85,076, the median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Wake Forest University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $22,250 in student loans. This is above $21,577, the typical median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,708 | $66,470 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Wake Forest University are White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Wake Forest University granted 146 bachelor’s completions in communication, general in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
Wake Forest University granted 7 bachelor’s completions in communication and media studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Wake Forest University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 9 |
