by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how MC ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at MC was ranked #310 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 299 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 310 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi College handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,949 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MC paid an average of $632 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,246 | $20,246 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,700 | $12,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,167 | $5,167 |
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Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from MC in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the MC communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Mississippi College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 10 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.