by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how WSU compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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WSU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #464 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Kansas.
During the most recent reporting year, Wichita State University handed out 26 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at WSU report a median salary of $40,440 a year. This is below $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $25,159 in student loans. This is above $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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, 46% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Approximately 62% 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 64% 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 master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & media studies majors at Wichita State University.
The communication & media studies program at WSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 37 |
WSU awarded 37 degrees in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).