by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Missouri State ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #157 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 150 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 157 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from Missouri State. About 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Missouri State does not offer an online option for its 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 93 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 81 |
| Publishing | 6 |