by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Central. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Central highly for communication & journalism, placing at #560 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 560 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Missouri | 11 of 19 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 52 of 72 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at Central, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Certificate | 10 |
| Master’s | 10 |
The communication & journalism field at Central includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 25 |
| Communication, General | 24 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Central Missouri handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Central ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Central earn a median of $42,324 a year. This is below $64,129, the median for all majors at Central.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Central, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $25,146 in student loans. This is higher than $24,392, the typical median for all majors at Central.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,747 | $17,100 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 52% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Central 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 University of Central Missouri with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Central Missouri handed out 10 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
Central has not been ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 20% of communication & journalism certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at Central are White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Central. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 10 |
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