Below are the key facts about this program at Murray State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & journalism at Murray State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Murray State University awarded 58 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Murray State University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Murray State University report a median salary of $40,424 a year. This is lower than $53,312, the median for all majors at Murray State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Murray State University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $22,250 in student loans. This is below $23,404, the typical median for all majors at Murray State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,296 | $1,296 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Murray State University awarded 18 bachelor’s completions in organizational communication, general in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
Murray State University granted 17 bachelor’s completions in public relations/image management recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
Murray State University awarded 7 bachelor’s completions in advertising in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Murray State University awarded 7 bachelor’s degrees in radio and television in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Murray State University awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in journalism recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
Murray State University conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in digital communication and media/multimedia in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at Murray State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
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