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Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Missouri

2023 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Missouri

12 Colleges
$35,509 Avg Salary
$28,106 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication & Journalism School for You

Communication & Journalism is one of the most popular subjects to study in Missouri. With 1,975 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Missouri to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Missouri

Check out the communication and journalism programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Communication & Journalism Schools

Our analysis found University of Missouri - Columbia to be the best school for communication and journalism students who want to pursue a degree in Missouri. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

Communication & Journalism majors at Mizzou take out an average of $21,271 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $479.

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#2

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

Out of the 12 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Louis University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Communication & Journalism majors at SLU take out an average of $26,242 in student loans while working on their egree.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - St Louis is a great place for communication and journalism students. UMSL is a large public school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from UMSL carry an average student debtload of $25,000.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeast Missouri State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Missouri list. Southeast Missouri State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Cape Girardeau.

The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at Southeast Missouri State University take out is $24,460. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $154, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Webster University is a great place for communication and journalism students. Webster is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at Webster accumulate an average of around $24,813 in student debt.

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Northwest Missouri State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best communication and journalism programs. Northwest is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Maryville.

On average, communication and journalism graduates from Northwest take out $24,560 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $232.

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Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #7 on this year’s Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Missouri list. Missouri State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Springfield.

While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at Missouri State accumulate an average of around $24,098 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $197.

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#8

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best communication and journalism programs. Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles.

After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Lindenwood University carry an average student debtload of $29,545.

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Missouri Western State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best communication and journalism programs. Missouri Western is a small public school located in the city of Saint Joseph.

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#10

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the distant town of Warrensburg, UCM is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at UCM take out is $25,667.

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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 1,015
Minnesota 1,434
Iowa 1,231
South Dakota 203
Nebraska 719
North Dakota 171

Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 66,787
Public Relations & Advertising 21,099
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 17,669
Journalism 13,552
Communication & Journalism (Other) 1,128
Publishing 336

Majors Similar to Communication & Journalism

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 327,871
Social Sciences 205,984
Psychology 195,678
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 55,820
History 32,731

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 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 Josh Hallett.

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