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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in Missouri

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Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Communication & Media Studies is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 10th of all the majors we analyze. In 2021-2022, 62,855 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In , communication & media studies graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $34,194 and had an average of $23,803 in loans still to pay off.

Across Missouri, there were 965 communication & media studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,799 and $25,391 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri” ranking, we looked at 40 colleges that offer a degree in communication & media studies. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their communication & media studies program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri

The colleges and universities below are the best for missouri communications students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in Missouri

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Harris - Stowe State University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Out of the 40 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Harris - Stowe State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this small public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Harris - Stowe State University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Missouri Valley College
Marshall, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Missouri Valley College. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri. Missouri Valley College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Marshall, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Missouri Valley College

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - St Louis. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri list. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 78 ’s communications degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full UMSL Communication & Media Studies Report

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Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri

Out of the 40 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Truman State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Truman State is located in Kirksville, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 35 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Truman State Communication & Media Studies Report

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Out of the 40 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Missouri State University landed the #5 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Maryville, Missouri, and it awarded 77 ’s communications degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Northwest

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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Southeast Missouri State University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri ranking. Southeast Missouri State University is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 78 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Southeast Missouri State University

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Avila University
Kansas City, Missouri

Avila University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri ranking. This small school is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and it awarded 14 ’s communications degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Avila University

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University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri ranking. University of Missouri - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, Missouri. It awarded 191 ’s communications degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at University of Missouri - Columbia

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Culver - Stockton College ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri list. Located in Canton, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Culver - Stockton

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With a ranking of #10, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri list. University of Missouri - Kansas City is a fairly large public school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 65 ’s communications degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Missouri - Kansas City Communication & Media Studies Report

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Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri list. Missouri State is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 93 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Missouri State Communication & Media Studies Report

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With a ranking of #12, Missouri Southern State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri list. Missouri Southern State University is a small school located in Joplin, Missouri that handed out 17 ’s communications degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Missouri Southern

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri

With a ranking of #13, Saint Louis University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 54 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full SLU Communication & Media Studies Report

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

Lindenwood University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri ranking. Lindenwood University is located in Saint Charles, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 27 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Lindenwood University

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

University of Central Missouri did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #15. This fairly large school is located in Warrensburg, Missouri, and it awarded 51 ’s communications degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at University of Central Missouri

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Drury University
Springfield, Missouri

With a ranking of #16, Drury University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri list. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 14 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Drury University

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Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, Missouri

Missouri Western State University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri ranking. This small school is located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, and it awarded 15 ’s communications degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Missouri Western Communication & Media Studies Report

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Webster University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri ranking. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 38 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Webster University

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William Woods University
Fulton, Missouri

William Woods University ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri list. Located in Fulton, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 0 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full William Woods Communication & Media Studies Report

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Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Fontbonne University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Fontbonne University

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Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri list. Located in Fayette, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies Communication & Media Studies Report

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With a ranking of #22, Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri list. CMU CLAS is located in Fayette, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 18 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full CMU CLAS Communication & Media Studies Report

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William Jewell College
Liberty, Missouri

William Jewell College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri ranking. William Jewell College is located in Liberty, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 8 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at William Jewell College

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Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Missouri Baptist University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri ranking. MBU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Missouri Baptist University

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Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Missouri ranking. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies

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