by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & journalism.
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EIU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism. In particular, it placed #348 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Illinois University awarded 103 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at EIU earn a median of $49,603 a year. This is lower than $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at EIU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $24,872 in student loans. This is above $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
Read more about EIU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at EIU were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at Eastern Illinois University.
This communication & journalism program at EIU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 71 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 36 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 19 |
| Journalism | 13 |