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ACCEPTANCE RATE

50.25%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

19:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$6,733

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Broadcast Journalism Degree

As the next wave of journalism, Broadcast Journalism is a field of study in which news, media, and information are published via electronic methods. Broadcast Journalism includes such mediums as the internet, social media, radio, television, text messaging, email, and podcasts. Get more details below including other Mississippi colleges that offer broadcast journalism degrees.

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Rust College

101 Hwy 11 N, Poplarville, MS

Rust College, located in Holly Springs, Mississippi, is the oldest of the eleven historically black colleges in the United States. Rust College was founded in 1866, and is the second institution of higher learning in the state of Mississippi. Rust College is a private liberal arts college, providing quality education a variety of fields. The school is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church and was founded on a grant by the Freedman's Aid Society of the church.

Academics

Rust College provides study in 16 areas, available under five divisions: Business, Education, Humanities, Science & Mathematics, and Social Science. The school offers both majors and minors, and encourages students through pre-professional programs designed to prepare students for a graduate education. The school grants either an associate or bachelor degrees upon completion of a given program.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Rust College must have a reasonable GPA, ACT score, and have graduated from a high school accredited by a state or regional agency. Applying students must provide transcripts, letters of recommendation, and an immunization shot record. Applications will be evaluated when received and a response in regards to admissions will be sent once the review is completed. Financial aid is available in the form of state and federal grants, scholarships and loans.  Students interested in receiving financial aid should contact the Rust College's financial aid department.

Students Enrolled in the Broadcast Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rust College offers a bachelor's degree program in broadcast journalism.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male4
Female12

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black16

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Broadcast Journalism program at Rust College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Radio and Television Announcers

Description

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, radio and television announcers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -14.3% from 2014 to 2024

Broadcast News Analysts

Description

Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, broadcast news analysts employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -12.6% from 2014 to 2024

Reporters and Correspondents

Description

Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, reporters and correspondents employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -8.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants Rust College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Rust College may provide student services like:

  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Rust College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Independent Mid-South Region)
  • Basketball (Independent Mid-South Region)
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
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