by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at EIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks EIU highly for communication & media studies, placing at #344 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 344 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Illinois | 14 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 43 of 97 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & media studies at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
EIU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at EIU report a median salary of $49,603 a year. This is below $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at EIU, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 60% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. Roughly 60% 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
EIU granted 35 bachelor’s completions in communication, general recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at EIU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 12 |
