by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU highly for communication & journalism, placing at #109 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 109 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Michigan | 3 of 22 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 of 115 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & journalism at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 874 |
| Master’s | 91 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
The communication & journalism field at MSU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 520 |
| Communication, General | 302 |
| Journalism | 102 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 77 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 874 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
MSU is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,268 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $25,211 in student loans. This is below $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 605 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 58 |
| Other Races | 54 |
Graduate study is also available at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 91 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 19 |
