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The bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University was ranked #436 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #19 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 427 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 436 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Northeastern Illinois University. This makes it the #167 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northeastern Illinois University paid an average of $862 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,343 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,742 | $10,742 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,218 | $7,218 |
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Of the 57 communication & journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern Illinois University, about 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Northeastern Illinois University does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Illinois University Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in communication & journalism from Northeastern Illinois University. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 64 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 106 |
| Social Sciences | 78 |
| English Language & Literature | 34 |
| History | 32 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 25 |
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