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Best Journalism Schools in Missouri

2023 Best Journalism Schools in Missouri

4 Colleges
$39,092 Avg Salary
$21,500 Avg Student Debt

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 analysis found University of Missouri - Columbia to be the best school for journalism students who want to pursue a degree in Missouri. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a fairly 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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#2

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO

Out of the 4 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Webster University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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The excellent programs at Missouri State University - Springfield helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best journalism schools in Missouri. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a very large student population.

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#4

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

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 small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Journalism Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 292
Kansas 347
Iowa 279
Nebraska 155
North Dakota 10
South Dakota 16

One of 5 majors within the area of study, journalism has other similar majors worth exploring.

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jfurrer.

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