by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, ranked #575 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 575 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan | 10 of 18 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 73 of 97 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & media studies at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
WSU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $30,500 in student loans. This is above $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WSU awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Graduate study is also available at WSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 10 |