by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WSU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #624 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 624 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Kansas | 6 of 8 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 57 of 72 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 11 |
This communication & journalism area of study at WSU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 37 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 9 |
| Journalism | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wichita State University handed out 41 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
WSU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $40,440 a year. This is below $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $25,159 in student loans. This is higher than $24,307, 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 | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at WSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 11 |
