by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Ole Miss. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Ole Miss among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #71 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 71 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Mississippi | 1 of 9 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 14 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at Ole Miss, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 362 |
| Master’s | 58 |
This communication & journalism area of study at Ole Miss covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 319 |
| Journalism | 51 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 50 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Mississippi handed out 362 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Ole Miss is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Ole Miss go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,599 a year. This is below $63,600, the median for all majors at Ole Miss.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Ole Miss, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $22,873 in student loans. This is above $22,687, the typical median for all majors at Ole Miss.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,934 | $28,440 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Ole Miss were White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 312 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Ole Miss. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 58 |
