by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how NEIU stacks up against peers offering communication & media studies.
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NEIU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #302 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern Illinois University awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at NEIU earn a median of $42,769 a year. This is lower than $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NEIU, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $15,630 in student loans. This is lower than $17,600, the typical median for all majors at NEIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,091 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU were Hispanic or Latino. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at NEIU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
This communication & media studies program at NEIU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 32 |
NEIU awarded 32 degrees in communication and media studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (47%).