2023 Best Journalism Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Journalism School for You
With 543 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, journalism is the #34 most popular major in Missouri.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Journalism Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Journalism Schools in Missouri
The following schools top our list of the Best Journalism Colleges.
Top Missouri Schools in Journalism
Our 2023 rankings named University of Missouri - Columbia the best school in Missouri for journalism students. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, journalism majors at Mizzou accumulate an average of around $21,500 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $427.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Webster University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Journalism Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Missouri State University - Springfield is a great place for journalism students. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public college with a very large student population.
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The excellent programs at Lindenwood University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best journalism schools in Missouri. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 292 |
| Kansas | 347 |
| Iowa | 279 |
| Nebraska | 155 |
| North Dakota | 10 |
| South Dakota | 16 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Journalism
One of 5 majors within the area of study, journalism has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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