by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Murray State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Murray State University highly for communication & journalism, ranked #537 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 537 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Kentucky | 5 of 16 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 87 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & journalism at Murray State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This communication & journalism area of study at Murray State University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 54 |
| Communication, General | 19 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 10 |
| Journalism | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Murray State University awarded 58 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Murray State University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Murray State University report a median salary of $40,424 a year. This is lower than $53,312, the median for all majors at Murray State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Murray State University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $22,250 in student loans. This is below $23,404, the typical median for all majors at Murray State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,296 | $1,296 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at Murray State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 3 |
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