by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at GSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #27 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates GSU highly for communication & journalism, ranked #692 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 692 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois | 27 of 29 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 92 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 2 |
This communication & journalism area of study at GSU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, Governors State University awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
GSU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #27 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at GSU report a median salary of $41,088 a year. This is below $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at GSU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $20,340 in student loans. This is below $24,990, the typical median for all majors at GSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,512 | $8,232 |
| Fees | $3,772 | $3,772 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at GSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 2 |
