by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Missouri State University-Springfield as a strong choice for journalism, placing at #163 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 163 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Missouri | 2 of 3 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in journalism at Missouri State University-Springfield, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a solid choice among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 2 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 141 |
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Missouri State University-Springfield report a median salary of $37,643 a year. This is below $55,416, the median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,196 | $17,388 |
| Fees | $1,382 | $1,382 |
Learn more about Missouri State University-Springfield tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 29% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.