Overview

Key facts

Within this Communication BA program from Mississippi State University students choose from the five concentrations listed below, each of which is designed to prepare them to pursue a career as a communication professional.

Many students opt to complete two concentrations or to pair the communication major with a second major or minor in subjects such as African American Studies, English, film studies, gender studies, marketing, political science, pre-law, and psychology.

Broadcast and Digital Journalism

The Broadcast and Digital Journalism concentration prepares students for work in television, radio, multi-media and other areas. Graduates work in front of and behind the camera. In addition to the expected journalistic jobs, graduates also find positions in extension service, university relations, government, and industry.

Communication and Media Studies

Communication and Media Studies trains students to understand and investigate how humans use symbols to make meaning in interpersonal, mediated, professional, public, and political contexts. This concentration prepares students for careers in professional and public communication roles and with the research, writing, and presentation skills needed for graduate study.

Print and Digital Journalism

In addition to filling positions for newspapers, magazines, and digital publications in the state and around the country, graduates of the Print and Digital Journalism concentration obtain news-related jobs in universities, business, and industrial relations.

Public Relations

The Public Relations concentration prepares students for a variety of professional positions. In addition to work with public relations and advertising firms, graduates are employed by colleges and schools, newspapers and broadcasting organizations, banks, churches, hospitals, insurance companies, businesses and corporations, charitable and political groups, and state and federal governments.

Theatre

Students choosing the Theatre concentration find positions with regional and repertory companies, community theatres (both on stage and off stage), and professional theatres in educational institutions, broadcasting, and film.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Television Production

News Writing and Reporting

Overcoming Communication Apprehension

Film

Television Production

Principles of Public Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

National students can apply anytime. International students who are outside the United States should apply at least four months in advance of enrollment.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Starkville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Certified, translated copies of all transcripts, mark sheets, and diplomas from your school. Mississippi State recommends all school credentials from non-U.S. institutions be submitted through a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member for a course-by-course evaluation with grade point average calculation.

An official ACT score of 20 or higher, or SAT score of 1030 (only if your GPA is below 3.0 based on our evaluation of your transcripts OR if you are applying for scholarships).

English Language Proficiency

Once you've been admitted, go to the International Institute website for additional requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28586 USD / year

≈ 28586 USD / year
Out-of-State

28586 USD / year

≈ 28586 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10454 USD / year

≈ 10454 USD / year

Living costs

Starkville

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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