Best Journalism Schools in Missouri

Missouri has 3 colleges offering Journalism programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 509 recent graduates. Graduates earn $31,994 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $32,304.

School choice matters significantly: University of Missouri-Columbia graduates earn $38,197 while Missouri State University-Springfield graduates earn $27,377 — a $10,820 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in MO

$31,994

MO Avg. Earnings

$32,304

National Avg.

231

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Journalism in Missouri

Public Schools (2)

$32,787

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$30,409

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Missouri produce comparable or higher early earnings for Journalism graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Journalism Schools in Missouri, Ranked by Earnings

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public

$38,197

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,418

Graduates: 486

Acceptance: 77.0%

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$30,409

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 58.0%

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · Public

$27,377

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,947

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 91.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Journalism in Missouri?

University of Missouri-Columbia ranks #1 for Journalism in Missouri with median graduate earnings of $38,197 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Journalism programs in the state.

How much do Journalism graduates earn in Missouri?

Journalism graduates in Missouri earn an average of $31,994 within two years of graduation. This is 1% below the national average of $32,304 for this major.

What is the hardest Journalism school to get into in Missouri?

Webster University is the most selective Journalism program in Missouri with an acceptance rate of 58.0%. The average acceptance rate across Journalism programs in the state is 75.4%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Journalism in Missouri?

In Missouri, private Journalism programs produce average earnings of $30,409 vs $32,787 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Missouri

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,527 Computer Engineering $71,505 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,800 Computer Science $65,538 Chemical Engineering $64,233 Construction Management $63,297 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $61,065 Computer and Information Sciences, General $60,556

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.