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 Missouri State ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in communications from Missouri State. This makes it the #94 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Missouri State is $32,076. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri State, communications students borrow a median amount of $23,658 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Missouri State is $270 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 80 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Missouri State in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Missouri State 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from Missouri State make a median salary of $45,092 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,614.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in communications from Missouri State. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
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 communications.
| 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 communications majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 81 |
| Journalism | 20 |
| Publishing | 6 |