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Communication & Journalism at Missouri State University-Springfield

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at Missouri State University-Springfield
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.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield

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

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