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Mizzou is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 596 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 574 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 649 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 52 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Mizzou. This makes it the #48 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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Of the 574 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from Mizzou in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 427 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 25 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Mizzou offers online option in its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mizzou Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students graduated with a master's degree in communication & journalism from Mizzou. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
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 |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 449 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 191 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 1,054 |
| Social Sciences | 433 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 102 |
| English Language & Literature | 87 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 85 |
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