by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Northwest compares to other colleges that offer communication & journalism.
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Northwest is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism. Specifically, it ranked #527 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Missouri.
During the most recent reporting year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 49 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Northwest earn a median of $43,634 a year. This is below $51,493, the median for all majors at Northwest.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northwest, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $23,472, the typical median for all majors at Northwest.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,461 | $13,426 |
| Fees | $3,898 | $3,898 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwest were White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
The communication & journalism program at Northwest offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 48 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 1 |