Communication and Media Studies at Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Missouri Southern State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Missouri Southern State University Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 611 | Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | $42,204 | $42,922 | #613 | — |
| 612 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $42,188 | $45,021 | #579 | $33,991 |
| 613 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $41,864 | $44,926 | #581 | $26,411 |
| 614 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $41,771 | $44,787 | #585 | $30,201 |
| 615 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $41,750 | $37,988 | #646 | $25,159 |
| 616 | Berea College Berea, KY | $41,723 | $47,243 | #539 | $30,663 |
| 617 | Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS | $41,632 | $50,513 | #459 | — |
Other Majors at Missouri Southern State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,985 | $62,273 | #863 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $75,295 | — | #349 of 459 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $64,765 | $52,539 | #30 of 61 |
| Public Health | $63,965 | — | #52 of 215 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,576 | — | #268 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,701 | $34,465 | #144 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,286 | $44,262 | #235 of 271 |
| Social Work | $49,855 | $27,936 | #274 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,114 | $33,167 | #514 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,892 | $36,783 | #355 of 476 |
| Psychology | $41,008 | $34,647 | #945 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $40,957 | — | #436 of 462 |
| Biology | $40,412 | $31,149 | #821 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,402 | $29,309 | #242 of 423 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,419 | $36,345 | #647 of 680 |
| Education | $39,273 | $34,166 | #68 of 71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri Southern State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,201 one year after graduating and $41,771 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri Southern State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Missouri Southern State University ranks #614 by median pay four years after graduation, and #585 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Missouri Southern State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,686.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.