by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Missouri State University-Springfield. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Missouri State University-Springfield among the top schools in the country for communication sciences, coming in at #189 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 189 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Missouri | 4 of 10 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 9 of 28 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication sciences at Missouri State University-Springfield, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 60 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Missouri State University-Springfield is in the top 15% of the country for communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Missouri State University-Springfield go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,957 a year. This is below $55,416, the median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Missouri State University-Springfield, communication sciences students accumulate a median of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $24,409, the typical median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,196 | $17,388 |
| Fees | $1,382 | $1,382 |
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Among recent graduates, 5% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are White. Approximately 87% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 60 bachelor’s degrees in audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist in the most recent reporting year — 95% to women and 5% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (87%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Missouri State University-Springfield. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication Sciences | 3 |
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