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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Missouri State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Missouri State. This makes it the #125 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Missouri State is $30,971. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Missouri State. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
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, 98% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Missouri State does not offer an online option for its communication sciences 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.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Missouri State make a median salary of $51,577 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 31 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Missouri State in 2022 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, 94% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 199 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 67 |
| Allied Health Professions | 62 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 62 |
| Public Health | 50 |