by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how WSU stacks up against peers offering journalism.
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WSU ranks competitively among schools offering journalism. More specifically it was ranked #147 out of 178 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at WSU report a median salary of $49,878 a year. This is lower than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, journalism students accumulate a median of $29,000 in student loans. This is above $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 16% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are Black or African American. Roughly 52% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Wayne State University.