Compare 16 Communication, General. programs in Missouri. Average earnings: $42,664.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Communication, General. tells a different story. Across 16 programs, earnings range from $27,765 to $50,441—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Missouri-Columbia's Communication, General. program leads with graduates earning $50,441, well above the $42,664 state average. Saint Louis University follows at $48,148, while University of Central Missouri reaches $47,616—proving that multiple institutions deliver strong outcomes in this field.
Highest program earnings: $50,441
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
10.1% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
17.5% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $50,441 | 190 | $20,500 | Good | $32,529 | High | |
| #2 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $48,148 | 52 | $25,000 | Manageable | $34,177 | High |
| #3 | $47,616 | 28 | $21,000 | Good | $14,000 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $46,888 | 23 | $19,174 | Good | $10,400 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Truman State UniversityPublic | $46,249 | 50 | $21,000 | Manageable | $14,503 | Challenging |
| #6 | $46,188 | 8 | $22,000 | Manageable | $18,781 | High | |
| #7 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $46,111 | 62 | $26,000 | Manageable | $18,445 | High |
| #8 | $45,505 | 92 | $18,750 | Good | $18,462 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $44,498 | 105 | $21,500 | Manageable | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $43,574 | 63 | $21,500 | Manageable | $15,803 | High | |
| #11 | Avila UniversityPrivate | $41,139 | 24 | $25,000 | Challenging | $19,309 | High |
| #12 | $40,447 | 94 | $20,000 | Manageable | $15,027 | High | |
| #13 | William Jewell CollegePrivate | $38,337 | 6 | $24,498 | Challenging | $25,539 | High |
| #14 | $37,207 | 169 | $21,992 | Challenging | $15,092 | High | |
| #15 | Webster UniversityPrivate | $32,515 | 23 | $23,000 | High | $13,587 | High |
| #16 | $27,765 | 11 | $19,968 | High | $11,334 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
