Journalism at University of Missouri-Columbia
If you are interested in studying Journalism, take a look at what University of Missouri-Columbia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Missouri-Columbia sits in Columbia, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 484 journalism degrees were granted at University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Studying Online at University of Missouri-Columbia
Distance learning is available at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) studied exclusively online and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Journalism Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
Rankings can help you compare University of Missouri-Columbia’s Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 206 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #120 of 206 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 206 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #120 of 206 |
Earnings for Journalism Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia
Students who complete University of Missouri-Columbia’s Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,256 |
| 2 years | $39,183 |
| 3 years | $49,415 |
| 4 years | $58,732 |
| 5 years | $67,932 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Journalism graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $58,732, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Journalism graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia stands at $21,400.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Journalism graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Journalism graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are 66% women (320) and 34% men (164).
Journalism Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Among the 438 bachelor’s journalism degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 66% were women (289) and 34% were men (149).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 343 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 25 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 23 |
| International (Nonresident) | 14 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, lower than the national average of 35%.*
Journalism Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Among the 38 master’s journalism graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, 71% were women (27) and 29% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Minority students account for 21% of Journalism master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, lower than the national average of 32%.*
Journalism Doctoral Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Among the 4 doctoral journalism degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism doctoral degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Journalism doctoral degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, higher than the national average of 21%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Journalism Concentrations at University of Missouri-Columbia
This Journalism program at University of Missouri-Columbia breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 484 |
Best-Paid Careers for Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Journalism program at University of Missouri-Columbia work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.