by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how MC stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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MC ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #354 out of 940 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mississippi College conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at MC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,219 a year. This is lower than $52,825, the median for all majors at MC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MC, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $24,463 in student loans. This is lower than $25,510, the typical median for all majors at MC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,900 | $21,000 |
| Fees | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at MC were White. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at MC are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at Mississippi College.
This communication & journalism program at MC offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 27 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 13 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 1 |