Communication & Media Studies at Northwest Missouri State University
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Northwest Missouri State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 48 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Northwest Missouri State University.
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Online Class Availability at Northwest Missouri State University
Distance learning is available at Northwest Missouri State University. Of 9,152 students, 3,288 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,472 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Northwest Missouri State University
Rankings can help you compare Northwest Missouri State University’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #6 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #10 of 16 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #44 of 62 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #328 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #450 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University
Those who finish Northwest Missouri State University’s Communication & Media Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,055 |
| 2 years | $34,348 |
| 3 years | $39,596 |
| 4 years | $43,574 |
| 5 years | $49,892 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Northwest Missouri State University take home a median $43,574, compared with $51,493 for all Northwest Missouri State University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Northwest Missouri State University comes in at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Northwest Missouri State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Northwest Missouri State University are 56% women (27) and 44% men (21).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Northwest Missouri State University
Of the 48 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Northwest Missouri State University, 56% were women (27) and 44% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest Missouri State University, lower than the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at Northwest Missouri State University
This Communication & Media Studies program at Northwest Missouri State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 34 |
| Speech Communication | 14 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Northwest Missouri State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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