by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northwest. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #7 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwest as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #491 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 491 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Missouri | 8 of 19 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 43 of 72 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & journalism at Northwest, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
This communication & journalism area of study at Northwest breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 48 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwest Missouri State University awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Northwest is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Northwest earn a median of $43,634 a year. This is below $51,493, the median for all majors at Northwest.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northwest, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $23,472, the typical median for all majors at Northwest.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,461 | $13,426 |
| Fees | $3,898 | $3,898 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwest were White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
