by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Lake Forest ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Lake Forest was ranked #293 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 285 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 293 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lake Forest College handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 76% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lake Forest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,835 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lake Forest, communications students borrow a median amount of $43,917 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Lake Forest paid an average of $1,666 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,300 | $53,300 |
| Fees | $902 | $902 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,480 | $12,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,318 | $3,318 |
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Of the 30 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Lake Forest in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lake Forest College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Lake Forest communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lake Forest Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Lake Forest College.
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