by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Mississippi State ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #219 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 216 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 219 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,812 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, communications students borrow a median amount of $45,422 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Mississippi State is $444 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mississippi State paid an average of $1,102 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $403 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,665 | $26,430 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,146 | $6,146 |
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Of the 165 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Mississippi State, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Mississippi State does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mississippi State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Mississippi State University.