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. Also, learn how UMSL ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UMSL was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 192 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 195 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - St Louis handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in communications from UMSL. This makes it the #182 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMSL is $32,809. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMSL, communications students borrow a median amount of $7,086 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMSL paid an average of $1,194 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $480 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,400 | $35,820 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,104 | $13,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,562 | $6,562 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMSL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UMSL 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 UMSL Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 communications majors earned their master's degree from UMSL. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMSL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Missouri - St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 9 |