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. In addition, we cover how Truman State ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Truman State was ranked #240 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #9 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 235 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 240 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Truman State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Truman State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,853 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Truman State was $731 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $381 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,132 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $338 | $338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,701 | $10,701 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,180 | $4,180 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Truman State. About 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Truman State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Truman State communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Truman State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Truman State University.
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