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Communication & Media Studies in Mississippi

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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Mississippi

307 Communications students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Communication & Media Studies is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Mississippi

Communications majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 261
Associate Degree 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a communications major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communications majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 33.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 59.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Mississippi

2,550 people in the state and 481,490 in the nation are employed in jobs related to communications.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a communications grad in the state is $52,840, compared to a typical salary of $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Mississippi that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
163 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Mississippi State. In their early career, Mississippi State grads earn an average salary of $37,538.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $14,032.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,190. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,441 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Jackson State will pay a net price of $18,152. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#5

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,764 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
775 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,382. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at William Carey University. Graduates earn an average $33,051 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,833. Graduates earn an average $24,665 after graduation. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,423 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,761. Graduates earn an average $35,208 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in MS

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Communications Professors 13% $49,520
Public Relations Specialists 4% $38,560
Editors 0% $48,320
Reporters and Correspondents -3% $28,010
Radio and Television Announcers -3% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communications.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 370
Journalism 125
Public Relations & Advertising 64
Other Communication & Journalism 12

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