Cheapest Communication and Media Studies Colleges in Mississippi

Mississippi University for Women stands out as the most affordable Communication and Media Studies option at $13,198 net price, though its 37.80% graduation rate trails behind Mississippi State University's 62.90% completion rate. The $8,800 gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs reflects Mississippi's mix of public institutions and private colleges serving different student populations. Communication graduates in Mississippi often find opportunities with major employers like Ingalls Shipbuilding, which requires skilled corporate communicators, and the state's growing healthcare systems including UMMC that need media relations specialists. With Mississippi maintaining the nation's lowest cost of living, even modest starting salaries around $25,709 to $28,884 provide reasonable purchasing power for new graduates entering the workforce.

Programs

$13,198 – $22,078

Net Price Range

$27,658

Avg. Program Earnings

46.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

10 Communication and Media Studies Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Mississippi University for Women Columbus, Mississippi	$13,198	$8,092	37.8%	99.1%
2	Alcorn State University Alcorn State, Mississippi	$14,040	$8,549	46.2%	29.9%
3	University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi	$14,224	$9,618	50.6%	98.8%
4	Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi	$15,501	$9,815	62.9%	75.2%
5	Tougaloo College Tougaloo, Mississippi	$15,663	$11,398	32.3%	49.3%
6	William Carey University Hattiesburg, Mississippi	$17,052	$14,685	40.8%	53.6%
7	Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, Mississippi	$18,062	$19,280	51.2%	95.7%
8	Jackson State University Jackson, Mississippi	$20,191	$9,090	32.2%	88.6%
9	Mississippi College Clinton, Mississippi	$20,911	$21,698	62.8%	40.0%
10	Belhaven University Jackson, Mississippi	$22,078	$29,195	51.1%	42.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide acceptance rate variation among these programs?

Acceptance rates range from Alcorn State University's selective 29.93% to Mississippi University for Women's open 99.11% admission policy. Private institutions like Mississippi College accept 39.99% of applicants, while most public universities maintain acceptance rates above 75%.

How do graduation rates compare between public and private schools?

Private colleges show mixed results, with Blue Mountain Christian University achieving 51.20% and Mississippi College reaching 62.80% graduation rates. Public institutions range from Mississippi University for Women's 32.30% to Mississippi State University's strong 62.90% completion rate.

Does student debt vary significantly across these programs?

Available debt data shows Mississippi State University graduates carrying $23,250 in student loans compared to Jackson State University's $28,250. Mississippi College graduates manage $23,870 in debt despite the higher private school costs.

Where do Communication graduates typically find employment in Mississippi?

Major employers include healthcare systems like UMMC for public relations roles, Nissan's manufacturing operations requiring corporate communications, and Ingalls Shipbuilding for technical communication positions. The state's teacher shortage also creates opportunities in educational media and communications roles.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.