by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Mizzou ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Mizzou. This makes it the #194 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Mizzou make a median salary of $52,965 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mizzou, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Mizzou in 2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 23 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Mizzou in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 478 |
| Nursing | 285 |
| Public Health | 158 |
| Medicine | 124 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 106 |
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