by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Mississippi State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Mississippi State University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #309 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 309 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Mississippi | 2 of 9 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 55 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at Mississippi State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Master’s | 10 |
The communication & journalism area of study at Mississippi State University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 144 |
During the most recent reporting year, Mississippi State University conferred 134 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Mississippi State University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University report a median salary of $42,094 a year. This is lower than $58,380, the median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Mississippi State University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $24,219 in student loans. This is above $23,833, the typical median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,110 | $27,487 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
Read more about Mississippi State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. Roughly 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Mississippi State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
