by our College Data Analytics TeamCommunication & Media Studies is a major offered under the communication and journalism program of study at University of Missouri - St Louis. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in communications, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at UMSL was ranked #448 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #10 in Missouri.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMSL was $999 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,328 | $29,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,432 | $10,432 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,738 | $4,738 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Communications students who received their bachelor’s degree at UMSL took out an average of $25,250 in student loans. That is 3% higher than the national average of $24,445.
communications who receive their bachelor’s degree from UMSL make an average of $31,374 a year during the early days of their career. That is about the same as the national average of $31,626.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. UMSL does offer online classes in its communications bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMSL Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in communications in 2019-2020, 59.6% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 64.0%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in communications at UMSL in 2019-2020, 40.4% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 36%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 53 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Communication & Media Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 63 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 31 |
*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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