by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Mississippi State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 5 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 & media studies, ranked #274 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 274 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Mississippi | 1 of 7 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 50 of 162 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & media studies at Mississippi State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Master’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mississippi State University conferred 134 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Mississippi State University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,094 a year. This is below $58,380, the median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Mississippi State University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $24,219 in student loans. This is higher than $23,833, the typical median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,110 | $27,487 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. Approximately 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
Mississippi State University conferred 134 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (84%).
Graduate study is also available at Mississippi State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 10 |
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