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. Find out how WSSU stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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WSSU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism. In particular, it placed #912 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #22 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Winston-Salem State University awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSSU report a median salary of $28,054 a year. This is lower than $51,539, the median for all majors at WSSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSSU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,096 in student loans. This is below $27,653, the typical median for all majors at WSSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,401 | $14,057 |
| Fees | $2,725 | $2,725 |
Find out more about WSSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at WSSU were Black or African American. About 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at Winston-Salem State University.
The communication & journalism program at WSSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 33 |