Communication & Journalism at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, consider the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.
Missouri State University-Springfield is in Springfield, MO.
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Studying Online at Missouri State University-Springfield
Many students take online classes at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
Use these rankings to compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #7 of 19 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #12 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #39 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #424 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #480 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Graduates of Missouri State University-Springfield’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,849 |
| 2 years | $35,339 |
| 3 years | $34,707 |
| 4 years | $40,849 |
| 5 years | $47,919 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $40,849, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield is $24,164.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Missouri State University-Springfield work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Communication & Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $113,521 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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