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Communication & Media Studies at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is in Whitewater, WI.

During the most recent reporting year, 128 communication & media studies degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Of 11,746 students, 2,618 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,824 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#6 of 15
Best Value	Wisconsin	#6 of 15
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#29 of 98
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#30 of 98
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#231 of 776
Best Value	Nationwide	#288 of 772

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

Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Communication & Media Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$36,797
2 years	$37,856
3 years	$44,630
4 years	$48,323
5 years	$59,216

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater report median earnings of $48,323, compared with $54,862 for all University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are 61% women (78) and 39% men (50).

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

Of the 86 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 53% were women (46) and 47% were men (40).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	68
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	6
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, lower than the national average of 38%.*

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

Of the 13 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 92% were women (12) and 8% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Black / African American	3

Minority students account for 23% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, lower than the national average of 35%.*

*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-Whitewater

This Communication & Media Studies program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Communications	118
Communication & Media Studies	10

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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.