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The bachelor's program at UMSL was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 214 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 215 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - St Louis handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. 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 communication & journalism from UMSL. This makes it the #284 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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The communication & journalism program at UMSL awarded 73 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% 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 - St Louis with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| 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 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UMSL 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 UMSL Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in communication & journalism from UMSL. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 - St Louis with a master's in communication & journalism.
| 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 communication & journalism majors at University of Missouri - St Louis.
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 |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 78 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 183 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 70 |
| English Language & Literature | 66 |
| History | 32 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 16 |
