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Communication & Media Studies in Missouri

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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Missouri

1,007 Communications students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Communication & Media Studies major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 931
Master’s Degree 70
Associate Degree 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 11.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 70.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Missouri

8,910 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 Missouri

In this state, communications grads earn an average of $55,460. Nationwide, they make an average of $68,440.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

223 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,559. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,078 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 59% of the teachers are full time.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Missouri State will pay a net price of $16,718. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMKC. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,346 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Southeast Missouri State University. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,568.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Northwest. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#7

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at SLU. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,039.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,123 after earning their degree at this institution. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#9

Webster University

Saint Louis
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Webster. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,248.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in MO

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Communications Professors 19% $66,850
Public Relations Specialists 12% $54,580
Writers and Authors 8% $55,250
Editors -4% $47,460
Public Address System Announcers -6% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -9% $37,980
Radio and Television Announcers -14% $23,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Journalism 543
Public Relations & Advertising 356
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 59
Other Communication & Journalism 10

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

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