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. In addition, we cover how Southeast Missouri State University ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Southeast Missouri State University was ranked #227 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #7 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 222 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 227 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southeast Missouri State University handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southeast Missouri State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,282 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Southeast Missouri State University, communications students borrow a median amount of $20,702 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 Southeast Missouri State University is $190 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Southeast Missouri State University paid an average of $272 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,151 | $8,151 |
| Fees | $1,344 | $1,344 |
| Books and Supplies | $684 | $684 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,486 | $11,486 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,616 | $5,616 |
Learn more about Southeast Missouri State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Southeast Missouri State University 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 Southeast Missouri State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Southeast Missouri State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 56 |
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