by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how EIU compares to other colleges that offer journalism.
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EIU is a solid choice among schools offering journalism. Specifically, it ranked #111 out of 206 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Illinois University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
Find out more about EIU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. Approximately 46% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Eastern Illinois University.