by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how WSSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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WSSU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies. In particular, it placed #609 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #21 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Winston-Salem State University handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at WSSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,054 a year. This is below $51,539, the median for all majors at WSSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSSU, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $27,096 in student loans. This is below $27,653, the typical median for all majors at WSSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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 & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at WSSU were Black or African American. Approximately 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at Winston-Salem State University.
The communication & media studies program at WSSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 33 |
WSSU conferred 33 completions in mass communication/media studies in the latest year of data — 48% to women and 52% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (94%).