by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Central. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Central as a strong choice for communication & media studies, coming in at #438 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 438 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Missouri | 7 of 16 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 39 of 61 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at Central, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Central Missouri conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Central ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Central report a median salary of $45,988 a year. This is below $64,129, the median for all majors at Central.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Central, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $22,312 in student loans. This is lower than $24,392, the typical median for all majors at Central.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,747 | $17,100 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Central were White. Approximately 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Central granted 14 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (93%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Central. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
