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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication & journalism majors, Michigan State came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 1093 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 1,174 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 107 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Michigan State. This makes it the #26 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Michigan State was $1,457 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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Of the 1,093 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Michigan State in 2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 109 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 705 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 139 |
| Other Races | 37 |
Online degrees for the Michigan State communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 97 students graduated with a master's degree in communication & journalism from Michigan State. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Michigan State University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 568 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 470 |
| Journalism | 106 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 78 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 818 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 129 |
| English Language & Literature | 112 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 85 |
| History | 65 |
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