by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in communication & journalism at Murray State University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Murray State University highly for communication & journalism, ranked #545 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 545 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Kentucky | 5 of 16 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 89 of 213 |
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Murray State University conferred 28 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Murray State University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 25% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Murray State University are White. Approximately 71% 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 master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Murray State University conferred 3 graduate certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
Murray State University is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in communication & journalism from Murray State University were women.
The largest share of communication & journalism graduate certificate degree graduates at Murray State University are White. About 100% 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 graduate certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Murray State University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 58 |
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