by our College Data Analytics TeamCommunication & Journalism is a program of study at Montana State University - Billings. The school offers a bachelor’s degree in the area. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in communication and journalism, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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In order to help students and their parents find the best school for them, we have created several different types of college rankings, which are updated yearly. The bachelor's program at Montana State University - Billings was ranked #724 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication and journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Montana.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Montana State University - Billings paid an average of $737 per credit hour in 2019-2020. The average for in-state students was $187 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,485 | $17,678 |
| Fees | $1,495 | $1,632 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,540 | $1,540 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,600 | $7,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,630 | $4,630 |
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If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Montana State University - Billings offers online option in its communication and journalism bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Montana State University - Billings Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in communication and journalism in 2019-2020, 68.2% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 64.5%.
Around 4.5% of communication and journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Montana State University - Billings in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 35%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 3 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 19 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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