Bachelor in Mass Communication/Media Studies (Bachelor's)

At Missouri State University-Springfield, tuition fees are 16,716 USD per year.

Students study media institutions and media texts, and how people experience and understand media content. They also study regulation, law, policy, history, aesthetics, interpretation, criticism, cultural studies, economics, visual literacy, and media psychology.

The field applies to analyzing media messages, media use, and the social and cultural effects of mass media. It also supports work with media criticism, media literacy, and understanding how media produces and transforms culture.

For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 91% of applicants.

Career preparation is central to the Missouri State experience. The Springfield campus offers more than 95 undergraduate majors with over 175 options, alongside more than 120 minors and 110 undergraduate certificates. Graduate students can choose from more than 70 programs. Academic pathways include accounting, nursing, wildlife conservation, cybersecurity, mathematics, theatre and dance, and many other fields. Certificates can be earned independently or alongside a degree to build specialized skills.

Missouri State serves 25,238 students at its Springfield campus. Campus life includes more than 375 student organizations, giving students ways to connect beyond the classroom. Students can explore campus through in-person and virtual tours, with opportunities to discover where they will live, learn and spend time. The university also brings academic disciplines together, encouraging students to combine professional study with interests in the arts, social sciences and humanities.

International students interested in a bachelor's degree apply through the undergraduate application, while those seeking graduate study use the graduate application. Missouri State provides admission resources for reviewing requirements and offers online classes. Students can also connect with campus and community employers through events such as the Student Employment Job Fair. A reported 92% of graduates enter employment or continue their education after graduation.