by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Mizzou ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Mizzou. This makes it the #194 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mizzou was $1,384 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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The communication sciences program at Mizzou awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 2% of these degrees went to men with the other 98% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Mizzou does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mizzou Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Mizzou make a median salary of $54,674 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 24 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Mizzou, about 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 439 |
| Nursing | 347 |
| Public Health | 141 |
| Medicine | 109 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 104 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.