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Communication & Media Studies at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 146 communication & media studies degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Among 22,450 students, 3,134 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,401 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#10 of 15
Best Value	Wisconsin	#10 of 15
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#45 of 98
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#48 of 98
Best Value	Nationwide	#368 of 772
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#382 of 776

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#10 of 15
Best Value	Wisconsin	#10 of 15
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#45 of 98
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#48 of 98
Best Value	Nationwide	#368 of 772
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#382 of 776

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Communication & Media Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,698
2 years	$35,365
3 years	$39,846
4 years	$43,995
5 years	$51,174

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee earn a median of $43,995, compared with $56,986 for all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are 70% women (102) and 30% men (44).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Among the 128 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 70% were women (90) and 30% were men (38).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	94
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	9
Asian	5
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 24% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Among the 12 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	5

Minority students account for 8% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, below the national average of 35%.*

Communication & Media Studies Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Of the 6 doctoral communication & media studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

This Communication & Media Studies program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	90
Communication & Media Studies	56

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Public Relations Managers	$139,736
Fundraisers	$118,069
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Public Relations Specialists	$103,749
Editors	$100,346
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Fundraising Managers	$90,350
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$74,101
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$69,171

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.