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Journalism in Missouri

Journalism Schools in Missouri

559 students earned Journalism degrees in Missouri in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Journalism is the 30th most popular major out of a total 752 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 496
Master’s Degree 60
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 journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 73.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 3,250 people employed in jobs related to a journalism degree, compared to 213,090 nationwide.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a journalism grad in the state is $57,420, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Missouri that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

488 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,979. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,262. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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#3

Lincoln University

Jefferson City
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
2,012 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.93 years.

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#4

Webster University

Saint Louis
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Webster. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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#5

Drury University

Springfield
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,691 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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#6

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,489 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#7

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,806.

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Journalism Careers in MO

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Editors -4% $47,460
Reporters and Correspondents -9% $37,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Other Journalism 2

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