by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Missouri-Columbia. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Missouri-Columbia among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #33 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 33 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Missouri | 1 of 19 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 72 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at University of Missouri-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 624 |
| Certificate | 9 |
| Master’s | 38 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
The communication & journalism field at University of Missouri-Columbia covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 484 |
| Communication, General | 188 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 624 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Missouri-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $58,547 a year. This is lower than $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Columbia, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $20,467 in student loans. This is lower than $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
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Among recent graduates, 34% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 500 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 31 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia awarded 9 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Missouri-Columbia has not been ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 44% of communication & journalism certificate degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Missouri-Columbia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 38 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 4 |
