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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
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Comms & media studies bachelor graduates in Wisconsin earn a weighted average salary of $45,760 3 years after graduation. This places Wisconsin graduate earnings in the bottom 50% nationally. Additionally, comms & media studies graduates earn 18% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our comms & media studies rankings cover 14 of the 17 programs available in Wisconsin, accounting for 90% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$15,217
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,597
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate71%
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Cost$16,834
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,226
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate89%
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Cost$21,962
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,791
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
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Cost$16,435
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,483
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
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Cost$14,648
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,323
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
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Cost$14,899
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,265
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
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Cost$13,581
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,718
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate61%
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Cost$28,637
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,182
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate84%
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Cost$25,644
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,621
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#10 in Wisconsin|#336 in Communications nationally
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Cost$26,257
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,520
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#11 in Wisconsin|#339 in Communications nationally
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Cost$16,427
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$43,995
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate53%
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#12 in Wisconsin|#349 in Communications nationally
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Cost$27,466
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,470
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate67%
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#13 in Wisconsin|#356 in Communications nationally
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Cost$13,370
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$41,681
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate51%
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#14 in Wisconsin|#405 in Communications nationally
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Cost$14,009
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$40,795
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies in Wisconsin?
Years
15.2 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in comms & media studies in Wisconsin is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 15.2 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies earn in Wisconsin?
Salary
$45,760
The median bachelor's degree in comms & media studies graduate earns $45,760 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies cost in Wisconsin?
Net cost
$16,898
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies is $16,898. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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