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. Also, learn how Northwest ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 215 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 218 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwest is $34,195. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Northwest is $251 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwest paid an average of $537 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
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Of the 77 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Northwest in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Northwest does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwest Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 1 |
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