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. Find out how Missouri State University-Springfield stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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Missouri State University-Springfield holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #424 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 7 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 7 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Missouri | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Value Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 12 |
| Best Value Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 12 |
| Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Missouri | 12 |
| College Major Best Value | 12 |
| College Major Best Value | 12 |
| Best Value Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 32 |
| Best Value Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 32 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 118 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $40,849 a year. This is below $55,416, the median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Missouri State University-Springfield, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $24,164 in student loans. This is below $24,409, the typical median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,196 | $17,388 |
| Fees | $1,382 | $1,382 |
Read more about Missouri State University-Springfield tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield were White. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
The communication & journalism program at Missouri State University-Springfield breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 98 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 77 |
| Publishing | 24 |
| Journalism | 14 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.