by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Augustana ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at Augustana was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 65 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Augustana College handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Augustana paid an average of $2,015 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,674 | $49,674 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,166 | $12,166 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,848 | $1,848 |
Learn more about Augustana tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from Augustana. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Augustana are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Augustana College with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Augustana does not offer an online option for its journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Augustana Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Augustana College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.