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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #226 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 156 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Missouri State. This makes it the #181 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Missouri State was $597 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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Of the 156 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from Missouri State in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Missouri State does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri State Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from Missouri State in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
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 |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 93 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 81 |
| Journalism | 20 |
| Publishing | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 256 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 156 |
| English Language & Literature | 121 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 80 |
| History | 60 |
