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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Wisconsin

58 Communications students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Communication & Media Studies major is the 50th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Wisconsin

Communications majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a communications major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communications majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 65.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.8%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Wisconsin

There are 7,890 people in the state and 481,490 people in the nation working in communications jobs.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Wisconsin

Communications grads earn an average of $53,020 in the state and $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Wisconsin that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Marquette University

Milwaukee
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 60% of the teachers are full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $17,234. 85% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $17,486.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

In their early career, UW - Whitewater grads earn an average salary of $43,126. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in WI

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Writers and Authors 16% $50,190
Public Relations Specialists 12% $56,180
Public Address System Announcers 12% $38,160
Communications Professors 5% $74,680
Editors -5% $46,350
Radio and Television Announcers -14% $32,930
Reporters and Correspondents -22% $31,020

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communications.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Journalism 13
Other Communication & Journalism 4

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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