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Communication & Journalism in Wisconsin

Communication & Journalism Schools in Wisconsin

In 2022-2023, 2,144 students earned their Communication & Journalism degrees in WI.

As a degree choice, Communication & Journalism is the 21st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Wisconsin

Communication & Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a communication & journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication & journalism majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 78.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 26,320 people employed in jobs related to a communication & journalism degree, compared to 1,458,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a communication & journalism grad in the state is $55,800, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Wisconsin that offer communication & journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

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Marquette University

Milwaukee
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,637. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of students get financical aid.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,492 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,048.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

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Communication & Journalism Careers in WI

Some of the careers communication & journalism majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Media and Communication Workers 25% $51,630
Advertising and Promotions Managers 9% $110,120
Producers and Directors 5% $51,740

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communication & journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Social Sciences 518
Theology & Religious Vocations 91
English Language & Literature 81
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 74
History 65
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 43
Philosophy & Religious Studies 33
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 33

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