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Bachelor's-16% vs national median1,942 grads tracked

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Missouri State University

Ranked 249th of 355 bachelor's programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,381
middle 50%: $25,180 – $43,745
Median · 5 years out
$49,613
middle 50%: $37,023 – $65,267
Median · 10 years out
$63,352
middle 50%: $45,470 – $87,637

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Missouri State University's bachelor's program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $33,381 one year after graduating, rising to $63,352 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 16% below the national median of $59,040 for this field, ranking 249th of 355 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.5 yrs
≈ $10,206 total interest

Same major at other universities

Winthrop University
$49,992 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$49,896 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Oklahoma
$49,758 · 5 yrs out
Wright State University
$49,732 · 5 yrs out
Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical University
$49,637 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Saint Louis
$49,585 · 5 yrs out
Albertus Magnus College
$49,582 · 5 yrs out
Angelo State University
$49,556 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University Southeast
$49,521 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Buffalo State University
$49,498 · 5 yrs out
University of West Georgia
$49,446 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Missouri State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$104,078 · 5 yrs out
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art (Master's)
$102,715 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$94,668 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$86,597 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$86,086 · 5 yrs out
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Doctorate)
$84,962 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$83,858 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$79,076 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$77,706 · 5 yrs out

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