Communication & Journalism at University of Missouri-St Louis
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what University of Missouri-St Louis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Missouri-St Louis sits in Saint Louis, MO.
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Studying Online at University of Missouri-St Louis
Many students take online classes at University of Missouri-St Louis. Of 14,736 students, 2,564 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,499 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Missouri-St Louis
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-St Louis’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #4 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #11 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #50 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #267 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #525 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Missouri-St Louis
Students who complete University of Missouri-St Louis’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,213 |
| 2 years | $31,205 |
| 3 years | $33,883 |
| 4 years | $40,447 |
| 5 years | $49,044 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Missouri-St Louis report median earnings of $40,447, compared with $60,590 for all University of Missouri-St Louis graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Missouri-St Louis is $21,326.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of Missouri-St Louis pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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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