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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #328 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Murray State. This makes it the #82 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from Murray State. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Murray 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from Murray State in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Murray State University.
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 |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 68 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 15 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 11 |
| Journalism | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 116 |
| Social Sciences | 50 |
| English Language & Literature | 47 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 20 |
| History | 19 |
