by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at EIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks EIU highly for communication sciences, placing at #208 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 208 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Illinois | 12 of 16 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 32 of 52 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication sciences at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 33 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Illinois University conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
EIU is a solid choice among schools offering communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from EIU report a median salary of $63,598 a year. This is above $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EIU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
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 |
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Among recent graduates, 5% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. About 74% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
EIU granted 19 bachelor’s completions in communication sciences and disorders, general in the most recent reporting year — 95% to women and 5% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).
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 Sciences | 33 |
