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2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri

42 Ranked Colleges
2,005 Degrees Awarded
$23,900 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri

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In 2020-2021, 120,571 people earned their degree in communication and journalism, making the major the 11th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, communication and journalism graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $34,266 and had an average of $24,758 in loans still to pay off.

Across Missouri, there were 2,005 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,509 and $28,106 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri” ranking, we looked at 42 colleges that offer a degree in communication and journalism. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular communication and journalism programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri

The colleges and universities below are the best for missouri communication & journalism students.

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Out of the 42 schools in the Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #1 spot on the list. Columbia, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication and journalism degrees to 726 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Missouri - Columbia Communication & Journalism Report

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Out of the 42 schools in the Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 189 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Missouri State Communication & Journalism Report

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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Out of the 42 schools in the Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeast Missouri State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It awarded 138 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Southeast Missouri State University Communication & Journalism Report

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Webster University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communication and journalism degrees to 123 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Webster Communication & Journalism Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - St Louis. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri list. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 115 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at University of Missouri - St Louis

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

University of Central Missouri ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri list. This fairly large school is located in Warrensburg, Missouri, and it awarded 95 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at University of Central Missouri

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University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, this fairly large public school awarded 74 degrees to qualified ’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at UMKC

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Northwest Missouri State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri ranking. Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution located in Maryville, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 64 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Northwest Communication & Journalism Report

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

Lindenwood University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #8. Lindenwood University is located in Saint Charles, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 65 ’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Lindenwood University

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri list. Saint Louis University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 53 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Saint Louis University Communication & Journalism Report

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Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri

Truman State University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri ranking. This small school is located in Kirksville, Missouri, and it awarded 44 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Truman State University

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Park University
Parkville, Missouri

Park University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #12. Park University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Parkville, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 41 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Park University

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Drury University
Springfield, Missouri

Drury University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #13. Drury University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 30 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Drury University

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Maryville University of Saint Louis did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #14. Maryville U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 27 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Maryville University of Saint Louis

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College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, Missouri

College of the Ozarks did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #14. College of the Ozarks is a small school located in Point Lookout, Missouri that handed out 27 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Hard Work U

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With a ranking of #16, Missouri Southern State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri list. Joplin, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication and journalism degrees to 24 students in 2020-2021.

Full Missouri Southern Communication & Journalism Report

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Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, Missouri

Missouri Western State University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri ranking. Located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, this small public school awarded 19 diplomas to qualified ’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Missouri Western

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Evangel University
Springfield, Missouri

Evangel University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri ranking. This small school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 15 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Evangel

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Avila University
Kansas City, Missouri

Avila University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #18. Avila University is a small school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 15 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Avila University Communication & Journalism Report

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With a ranking of #20, Culver - Stockton College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri list. Culver - Stockton is a small school located in Canton, Missouri that handed out 14 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Culver - Stockton College

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With a ranking of #21, Southwest Baptist University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri list. Southwest Baptist University is a small school located in Bolivar, Missouri that handed out 12 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Southwest Baptist University

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Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Missouri Baptist University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri list. Missouri Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Missouri Baptist University

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Harris - Stowe State University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Harris - Stowe State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri ranking. Harris - Stowe State University is a public institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Harris - Stowe State University Communication & Journalism Report

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Missouri Valley College
Marshall, Missouri

Missouri Valley College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri list. Missouri Valley College is a small school located in Marshall, Missouri that handed out 11 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Missouri Valley College

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Lincoln University
Jefferson City, Missouri

Lincoln University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication & Journalism Major in Missouri list. Jefferson City, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication and journalism degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Lincoln University

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